The human brain adapts to changing demands by altering its functional and structural
properties (“neuroplasticity”) which results in learning and acquiring skills. Convergent …

Physical activity, and specifically exercise, has been suggested as a potential treatment for
drug addiction. In this review, we discuss clinical and preclinical evidence for the efficacy of …

Psychiatric disorders continue to be among the most challenging disorders to diagnose and
treat because there is no single genetic or anatomical locus that is causative for the disease …

People diagnosed with neuropsychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, addiction or
schizophrenia often have dysregulated memory, mood, pattern separation and/or reward …

Exercise can enhance learning and memory and produce resistance against stress-related
psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety. In rats, these beneficial effects of …

The basal ganglia play a central role in regulating the response selection abilities that are
critical for mental flexibility. In neocortical areas, higher cardiorespiratory fitness levels are …

Background The current review examined recent literature to determine our state of
knowledge about the potential ability of physical activity serve as a protectant against drug …

A novel approach to reduce the incidence of substance use disorders is to promote
resilience to stress using environmental resources such as physical exercise. In the present …

Drug addiction is a chronic and relapsing disorder in which repeated drug exposure
compromises brain neuroplasticity. Brain areas normally involved in learning and goal …

Exercise is known to have a myriad of health benefits. There is much to be learned from the
effects of exercise and its potential for prevention, attenuation and treatment of multiple …