In modern society, physical inactivity and sedentary behavior have become common issues globally. This trend is also growing among children, raising concerns for their mental and physical health.

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For decades, doctors and scientists have known that exercise is important for older adults -- it can lower risk for cardiac issues, strengthen bones, improve mood and provide other benefits. Likewise, ...

Objective To evaluate systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of exercise on general cognition, memory and executive function across all populations and ages. Methods ...

Data sources Cochrane Central, PsycINFO, Embase, Medline and CINAHL. Eligibility criteria Peer-reviewed, randomised controlled trials, in English (1990–present), which examined the effects of exercise ...

Exercise has long been linked with stronger brains and reduced risk of dementia and other cognitive diseases. But new research suggests that older adults can significantly improve brain health with ...

Brain exercises may help boost and maintain brain function. Memory games, learning new skills, crosswords, and even video games may help. Certain activities may help boost brain function and ...