Jennifer Heisz' research examines why it’s hard to exercise consistently, how exercise can help improve mental health, how it can improve memory and even ward off dementia.
Exercise can improve memory and cognition, and even help ward off dementia and ease depression. Experts and athletes agree, if you find an activity you enjoy and stick with it, you’ll start reaping the rewards.
Martin Gibala, professor in the department of kinesiology, was recently interviewed in the New York Times about the popular exercise, where you challenge your cardiovascular system with a short burst of intense exercise followed by a rest or slow down.