Jun 19, 2026Cognitive AgingTai Ji or HIFT for Mild Cognitive Impairment: What Fits?Tai Ji may help older adults with MCI sustain activity after classes; HIFT targets function. Neither has proved it prevents dementia.mild cognitive impairmenttai ji quanhiftolder adultsRead article →
Jun 14, 2026ExposomeDo CO2, VOCs, and Cabin Pressure Cloud Your Thinking?A large simulated-flight trial found no broad cognitive decline from CO2, VOCs, or cabin pressure—but heat and odor can change the picture.indoor air qualitycarbon dioxidevolatile organic compoundsaircraft cabin pressureRead article →
Mar 22, 2026Physical ActivityLow-Intensity Cycling Beat Moderate Exercise in One Small TrialA small fNIRS trial found low-intensity cycling improved Stroop speed and parietal activation more than moderate exercise. What it means—and doesn't.aerobic exerciseexecutive functionlow-intensity trainingcortical activationRead article →
Mar 18, 2026Mental HealthCan HIIT Sharpen Focus for Work? The Evidence Is MixedAcute HIIT may briefly improve inhibitory control and processing speed, but evidence for lasting cognitive gains or better work output remains thin.hiitinhibitory controlinformation processing speedcognitive performanceRead article →
Mar 8, 2026Physical ActivityResistance Training May Raise BDNF More Than CardioA 39-trial network meta-analysis ranked resistance training above HIIT and aerobic exercise for serum BDNF. The catch: BDNF may not predict cognition.bdnfresistance traininghiitaerobic exerciseRead article →
Mar 8, 2026Physical ActivityLeg Fidgeting After Lunch: Real Brain Hack or Small-Study Fluke?A tiny randomized trial found that desk leg fidgeting may blunt post-lunch cognitive decline during long sitting. Interesting signal, thin evidence.leg tappingfidgetingsedentaryexecutive functionRead article →
Feb 24, 2026Mental HealthBryan Johnson's '30 Productive Days' Claim Has No EvidenceBryan Johnson claims brain stability optimization unlocks 30 extra productive days per year. The 8.3% figure sounds precise. The evidence provided? Irrelevant.cognitive performancebrain stabilitysleep qualityblood glucoseRead article →