The field of cognitive neuroscience was transformed by the discovery that exercise induces
neurogenesis in the adult brain, with the potential to improve brain health and stave off the …

There is a growing interest in investigating the effects of physical exercise on cognitive
performance, particularly episodic memory. Similarly, an increasing number of studies in …

In animals, physical activity has been shown to induce functional and structural changes
especially in the hippocampus and to improve memory, probably by upregulating the …

Event-related brain potentials (ERPs) have been instrumental for discerning the relationship
between children's aerobic fitness and aspects of cognition, yet language processing …

Objectives In two experiments, we investigated the effects of acute moderate-intensity
exercise on aspects of executive function in adolescents. Design An experimental design …

Background: The relationship between motor and cognitive development has already been
proven in young children. However, in relation to the academic achievement the association …

Engaging in regular physical activity can have substantial cognitive and academic benefits
for children, and is generally promoted for its beneficial effects on children's physical and …

Acute physical activity has been repeatedly shown to improve various cognitive functions.
However, there have been no investigations comparing the effects of exercise during verbal …

Bouts of exercise performed either prior to or immediately following study periods enhance
encoding and learning. Empirical evidence supporting the benefits of interventions that …

Background: Several modifiable lifestyle factors have been shown to have potential
beneficial effects in slowing cognitive decline. Two such factors that may affect cognitive …