A significant body of research has investigated the effects of physical activity on sleep, yet
this research has not been systematically aggregated in over a decade. As a result, the …

Consistent evidence indicates that exercise improves cognition and mood, with preliminary
evidence suggesting that brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) may mediate these …

Sleep and exercise influence each other through complex, bilateral interactions that involve
multiple physiological and psychological pathways. Physical activity is usually considered …

Physical inactivity and childhood obesity are well-recognized public health concerns that are
associated with a range of adverse health outcomes. Historically, the benefits of physical …

The brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) mediates the plasticity-related changes that
associate with memory processing during sleep. Sleep deprivation and chronic stress are …

A distinct feature of the hippocampus of the brain is its unidirectional tri-synaptic pathway
originating from the entorhinal cortex and projecting to the dentate gyrus (DG) then to area …

Various forms of exercise have been shown to prevent, restore, or ameliorate a variety of
brain disorders including dementias, Parkinson's disease, chronic stress, thyroid disorders …

Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to undergo structural and functional adaptations in
response to experience, and this process is associated with learning, memory and …

The hippocampus plays an integral role in certain aspects of cognition. Hippocampal
structural plasticity and in particular adult hippocampal neurogenesis can be influenced by …

Sleep deprivation (SD) has deleterious effects on cognitive functions including learning and
memory. However, some studies have shown that SD can improve cognitive functions …