Article 3 (Apr 2018): Study: You can boost your thinking in just 10 minutes

Anyone can learn and understand more after just 10 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise.
 
That is the finding of a University of Western Ontario study published in the January 2018 issue of Neuropsychologia.
 
The effects of 10 minutes of exercise appear to be immediate.  In the study, a group used an exercise bike for 10 minutes and was then tested on reaction time in completing a non-standard task. The exercisers had an immediate 14 percent gain in cognitive performance.
 
Previous studies have shown that 20 minutes of exercise confers brain benefits, but this study shows that even people with physical and mental limitations can benefit from minor exercise.
 
The implications are important for everyone. If you are taking a test or about to engage in any mental task, 10 minutes of exercise beforehand can give you an edge.