activity

Physical Activity Over 60 Improves Quality of Life – Neuroscience News

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It shows the older pair running.

Summary: Researchers found a correlation between physical activity in adults over sixty years and quality of life. The study involving nearly 1,500 participants revealed that reduced physical activity and increased sedentary behavior lead to decreased quality of life. This research underscores the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle into older adulthood. Regular moderate to vigorous … Read more

Breathing helps synchronize neural activity in the cognitive areas of the brain that are awake, studies have found

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Breathing helps synchronize neural activity in the cognitive areas of the brain that are awake, studies have found

New research published in Scientific Reports demonstrated that breathing has an important role in coordinating brain activity in the prefrontal brain network during wakefulness. These findings provide new insights into the relationship between breathing and cognitive processing, and could have important implications for meditative practices that involve controlled breathing. Previous studies have shown that respiration … Read more