Apr 1, 2026Physical ActivityCan Brain Light Therapy Improve Endurance? The First Trial Says NoPrefrontal oxygenation may shape endurance, but the only randomized trial of transcranial light therapy in trained cyclists found no benefit.central fatigueprefrontal cortexendurance performancetpbmRead article →
Mar 22, 2026SleepCan Walking While Thinking Improve Deep Sleep? Early DataA small trial found low-intensity dual-task walking raised NREM delta power in older women. What the result means—and what it cannot prove.deep sleepnrem delta powerlow-intensity walkingcognitive engagementRead article →
Mar 21, 2026Mental HealthCan Mild Cycling Sharpen Executive Function After 68?A 3-month cycling trial improved Stroop performance with lower prefrontal activation in older adults. The neural-efficiency claim needs caution.neural efficiencycognitive functionprefrontal cortexagingRead article →
Mar 21, 2026Mental HealthDual-Task Training for Older Adults: What the Trials ShowCan walking while thinking improve cognition and gait in older adults? Evidence favors dual-task training, while hearing loss and delivery method remain open questions.dual-task trainingtai chicognitive enhancementprefrontal cortexRead article →
Mar 21, 2026Mental HealthCan Brain Training Improve Gait in Older Adults?Brain training may improve dual-task gait in healthy older adults. Combined exercise-cognitive programs help in MCI, but dose and safety matter.cognitive trainingdual-task walkingprefrontal cortexexecutive functionRead article →
Mar 8, 2026Physical ActivityExercise and Inhibitory Control: Why Lifting May Beat CardioAcute exercise can sharpen inhibitory control within minutes. New EEG and fNIRS studies suggest resistance training may outperform aerobic exercise.resistance traininginhibitory controleegcognitive functionRead article →