by Deborah Nicholls | Jul 31, 2019 | General
If you have ever been around young children, you know that they rarely sit still. Children are constantly in motion, exploring their environment and physical possibilities. Aside from a few guidelines (like… no, you can’t use the rocking chair as a catapult for your...
by Deborah Nicholls | Jul 31, 2019 | General
Your brain is no different than rest of the muscles in your body–you either use it or you lose it. You utilize the gym to stimulate the growth of muscle cells, just as you use a brain fitness program to increase connections in your brain. But you can...
by Deborah Nicholls | Jul 31, 2019 | General
It increases heart rate, which pumps more oxygen to the brain. It also aids the bodily release of a plethora of hormones, all of which participate in aiding and providing a nourishing environment for the growth of brain cells. Exercise stimulates the brain plasticity...
by Deborah Nicholls | Nov 30, 2018 | General
By Julie Deardorff (Chicago Tribune) Workout for the brain, not the body Exercise tones the legs, builds bigger biceps and strengthens the heart. But of all the body parts that benefit from a good workout, the brain may be the big winner. Physical fitness directly...
by Deborah Nicholls | Oct 28, 2018 | General
Exercise is as effective as drugs in some cases One in 10 adults in the United States struggles with depression, and antidepressant medications are a common way to treat the condition. However, pills aren’t the only solution. Research shows that exercise is also...
