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“Aerobic exercise found to maintain brain volume in the left hippocampus in 14 different controlled trials suggesting aerobic exercise may prevent brain aging. The exercise protocols in the 14 trials ranged from walking to jogging to cycling.”

“When the scientists blocked the receptors for BDNF in the exercised mice, they discovered that retinal function in the exercised mice was as poor as in the inactive mice, effectively eliminating the protective effects of the aerobic exercise.”

“Sauna use increases these factors, too, and when used post-exercise, may have a synergistic effect to improve cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and neurological health. Strength training, however, may have deleterious effects on arterial compliance, a critical aspect of cardiovascular health.”

“Taken together, these findings suggest that exercise alters cytotoxic T cells to mediate exercise-induced cancer suppression. Treatment protocols that incorporate exercise might improve outcomes by activating the immune system. Link to full study.”

“Afternoon exercise reduced the risk by 40 percent, and morning exercise reduced it by 33 percent. Similarly, evening exercise reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease by 36 percent and microvascular disease by 24 percent.”

“At the end of the intervention, the children took standardized cognition and achievement tests. Twenty of the children underwent functional MRI (fMRI) testing. The results of the standardized tests demonstrated that exercise improved the children's cognitive function in a dose-dependent manner.”

“Researchers reviewed 10 studies involving nearly 200 healthy adults, comparing those who used post-exercise heat exposure via sauna or hot water immersion to those who did not.”

“Exercise (30 minutes of cycling) before learning benefited immediate recall. But when people had to wait to recall the words, they performed best when they exercised after learning.”

“No research has yet established the optimal timing, exercise intensity, mental practice, or sequence for contemplative aerobics. Its immediate practical value is that it lowers the time barrier to meditation and turns an existing physical habit into a recurring opportunity to practice attention, prosocial motivation, and purpose.”

“Findings of a recent analysis suggest that high intensity exercise does not impair sleep. Exercise and sleep are intrinsically linked. Evidence suggests that people who exercise tend to fall asleep more quickly and have better quality sleep than non-exercisers.”