MedicalXPress — 10 September 2020
Just a single exercise workout has positive effects on learning and memory in young adults, according to a review of 13 published studies published in Translational Sports Medicine. Investigators found that aerobic exercise for 2 minutes to 1 hour at moderate to high intensity improved attention, concentration, and learning and memory functions for up to 2 hours. Types of exercise studied involved walking, running, and bicycling in individuals between 18 to 35 years of age. “Exercise makes you smart,” said co-author Peter Blomstrand, MD, PhD, of County Hospital Ryhov and Jonkoping University, Sweden.