Research has long shown that exercise can improve brainpower and hold off age-related memory loss. New studies show that adding strength training to your normal exercise routine may improve your memory by stimulating a hormone that protects brain cells. It’s easy! Lift hand weights, use resistance tubing, or do squats or push-ups. read full article…

Discussion Question: What benefit could this have to your academic performance?

Humans are social animals; we spend much of our time with others in groups. We are also wise. It is not our size, speed, or strength that distinguishes us from other mammals, but our intelligence. How might these two features — being social and being smart — go together? Researchers found that people who engaged in social interaction displayed higher levels of cognitive performance than the control group. … > read full article