HIIT workouts linked with better brain health, research finds – even five years later

By Felicity Spencer, PhD Candidate, School of Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham
Richard Elsworthy, Research Fellow, School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham

It’s long been known that exercise is not only good for the body, it’s also good for the brain. Numerous studies have shown that regular exercise helps protect and preserve brain function throughout life.

A recent study has now revealed that one particular type of workout may be better than others when it comes to boosting brain health. The researchers found…

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