Researchers at the University of Tsukuba in Japan report that a 10-minute run at an ultra-slow pace, comparable to walking, was associated with improved cognitive performance and mood in healthy adults. The study, led by Hideaki Soya, a professor emeritus of exercise biochemistry and neuroendocrinology, was published in a peer-reviewed journal. According to the researchers, the benefits appeared almost immediately after the run, with increased blood flow and activity measured in the prefrontal cortex, the brain region linked to decision-making, working memory, and higher-order thinking. Background Prior research has linked various forms of exercise to brain health, but studies typically…

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