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Walking Promotes Creativity? A Skeptic Weighs In…
When teachers try to use psychology research in the classroom, we benefit from a balance…
What’s Better than Attention? Attention + LEARNING!
We know that exercise breaks help young students pay attention. Do those breaks help older students pay attention, AND LEARN? Continue reading
What’s Better Than Caffeine (And Doesn’t Require Electrodes)?
Is there an easy way to help students use their working memory more effectively? Do we have to zap their brains with electricity to accomplish this goal? Continue reading
“The” Effect of “Exercise” on “the Brain”
A month ago, I wrote about a Twitter feud focusing on exercise during learning. When…
Should Students Exercise DURING Learning? A Twitter Debate Rages…
Does exercise DURING learning help students? Twitter knows the answer to the question quite confidently. Research on the topic, however, invites us to be both cautious and optimistic. Continue reading
Praising Researchers, Despite Our Disagreements
This blog often critiques the hype around “brain training.” Whether Lumosity or Tom Brady‘s “brain…
Healthy Snacks After Exercise? Depends on the Timing…
We’re likelier to make good snack choices before we exercise than after. This research finding gives us practical advice, and supports a well-known (but recently controversial) theory of self-control. Continue reading
Can Quick Exercise Breaks Energize Young Students?
According to recent research, quick exercise breaks don’t distract younger students and do improve their mood. Continue reading
Can a Quick Bicycle Ride Help You Learn Better?
Can exercise improve memory? That fascinating question has inspired a lot of research. The answer…
Exercise and Learning
Does even a short bout of exercise immediately after learning help form long-term memories? A…