Tag: Physical Fitness & Exercise

Neuroscientists have captured direct evidence that a brief burst of aerobic exercise creates 'brain ripples' in the hippocampus, strengthening memory storage and retrieval. Memory can be such a fickle thing. Whether trying to remember people's names, recall a list of items you need from the shop, or preparing for an important exam or job interview, information that was in your head one minute can flutter out the next. But there is an easy way you can give your memory an instant boost when trying to learn new information — jump on an exercise bike for a few minutes or take a brisk walk. Research shows that a brief bout of physical exercise can create "ripples" of activity in your brain that help you store and retrieve memories. The Science of Brain Ripples A new study led by...