In the field of cognitive science, there has been a lot of research on how exercise affects brain activity. The benefits of regular physical activity on our cognitive abilities have been the subject of numerous studies, and the most recent work in this area has produced some compelling results.
A recent study in the journal Psychology and Aging, "Isometric Handgrip Exercise Speeds Working Memory Responses in Younger and Older Adults," sheds insight on how uncomplicated, easy exercise might be an effective way to hone memory responses. Younger and older folks can both gain from the interesting exercise-memory connection that is revealed.
To read more, check out my new Psychology Today blog post.
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