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Bookmark or Share- Working out boosts brain health - American Psychological Association (APA)Exercise can increase the brain's ability to create new neurons in rodents, which can enable the brain to learn new information and improve memory. Whether adult hippocampal neurogenesis can be increased by exercise in humans remains to be determined, but there is a robust and growing body of research among school-aged children.
- Sport, Exercise, and Performance PsychologySport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology® is the official publication of APA Division 47 (Society for Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology). The journal publishes papers in all areas of sport, exercise, and performance psychology for applied scientists and practitioners. This journal is committed to publishing evidence that supports the ...
- Sport psychologists help professional and amateur athletesIn addition, you can check with professional organizations, such as APA's Div. 47 (Exercise and Sport Psychology), the Association for Applied Sport Psychology or the U.S. Olympic Committee sport psychology registry. Who is qualified. When you're seeking sport psychological help, ask about the professional's credentials, experience and clientele.
- Exercise: A healthy stress relieverExercise and physical activity improve overall fitness, body mass index, and cardiovascular and muscular health. 1 Studies even show exercise can relieve stress, reduce depression and improve cognitive function. 2,3,4. Although many respondents to the Stress in America™ survey report that they experience positive benefits from exercise, such ...
- Exercise and fitness - American Psychological Association (APA)Exercise and fitness. Regular physical activity is good for your body, reducing the risk that you’ll develop high blood pressure, heart disease, colon cancer, or diabetes. Exercise is also good for your mind. Regular activity can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Plus, staying active helps people maintain their strength, flexibility ...
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