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An analysis of decades of research into the cognitive effects of exercise suggests that even a single workout session can positively influence mental performance. The study, conducted by researchers at UC Santa Barbara and published in Communications Psychology, found that brief bouts of exercise have small but measurable impacts on cognitive tasks, particularly those requiring quick reactions and mental flexibility. However, these effects vary depending on the type, intensity, and timing of the exercise, as well as the cognitive task being performed.While it is well-established that regular exercise enhances physical health and long-term brain function, the effects of single exercise…

ATLANTA — Jack Sawyer remembers exactly where he was the afternoon of Tuesday, Dec. 3.He’ll never forget it. Neither will Josh Fryar. Emeka Egbuka too. And Jeremiah Smith.In fact, the entire Ohio State football team — more than 100 players — gathered in the team room on that Tuesday for an emotionally charged, sometimes heated, three-hour affair where grievances were aired, blame was accepted and tears were shed.“I recall it being one of the toughest days of my football life,” said Fryar, a fifth-year senior offensive tackle. “You saw every raw emotion from every single player.”Almost all of them talked,…

WASHINGTON – Officials are scheduled Saturday afternoon to provide updates to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20.  Officials from the National Special Security Event’s Joint Information Center are expected to provide updates, including the U.S. Secret Service, Metropolitan Police Department, National Parks Service and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.  What we know: Trump confirmed Friday that his second inauguration would be moved indoors due to the snow and cold temperatures.  Capital One Arena will be open on Monday for live viewing of his inauguration address. He took to social media platform Truth Social to share the news. “We will…

It was a subtle, but significant flex of power by Donald Trump’s new envoy to the Middle East. Ten days before tomorrow’s presidential inauguration, he called Israel to announce he was coming to Tel Aviv to meet Benjamin Netanyahu.Trump had demanded a deal to release Israel’s hostages before he took his oath of office, and the man charged with making that happen was Steve Witkoff – a New York property developer confident that a long relationship with Trump could offset a lack of diplomatic experience.He landed last Saturday, in the middle of the Jewish Sabbath, when the Israeli prime minister…

A Leesburg woman was arrested after allegedly swiping a man’s money off the counter at a vape shop and fleeing to an apartment building. Jasmine Tynise Gainey An officer responded to a call for service regarding a battery at Tanglewood Apartments, located at 2006 High St., around 11:52 a.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department.  Upon arrival, the officer met with the male victim who advised that 21-year-old Jasmine Tynise Gainey stole his money from the Leesburg Vape Shop, located at 107 S. 14th St. He was making a purchase at the store and had…

TikTok is set to “go dark” on Sunday for its 170 million American users after the Supreme Court upheld a law that would ban the app that same day in the United States. In April, President Joe Biden signed a law requiring TikTok — owned by the Chinese company ByteDance — to sell the popular social media platform to a U.S. company or face a shutdown amid fears that China’s involvement posed a national security threat.TikTok said in a statement Friday it “will be forced to go dark” on Jan. 19 unless the Biden Administration gives more definitive assurances ahead of the…

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The UFC is in Southern California this week for its first pay-per-view of the calendar year with a pair of title fights at the top of the lineup. UFC 311 (pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+) takes place Saturday at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. Get main card pick results from our 11 editors, writers, radio hosts and videographers, as well as additional analysis, below. Kevin Holland vs. Reinier de Ridder Kevin Holland vs. Reinier de Ridder Records: Holland (26-12 MMA, 13-9 UFC), de Ridder (18-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC)Past five: Holland 2-3, de Ridder 3-2Division: MiddleweightRankings: de Ridder honorable mentionOdds (as of 01.17.25):…

Some research has found that walking after meals for just two minutes (yes, really!) can have a substantial impact on blood sugar. But beyond sprinkling in little activity “nuggets” after a meal, researchers are still on a quest to learn more about the best methods, times of day and intensity levels of exercise that might affect—and potentially help us better manage—our blood sugar levels. Blood sugar levels naturally rise and fall throughout the day, but when your body has trouble regulating this process, it can lead to insulin resistance and other health issues. Typically, your body uses insulin to help…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio is one of the best states to start a business in 2025, according to a recent study.  Swoop Funding, a savings and financial advice organization, analyzed 11 factor… This article was originally published by a www.nbc4i.com . Read the Original article here. .