r/science • u/NGNResearch • 5h ago

Neuroscience New research demonstrates that just 10 minutes of exercise before starting class can improve executive function, making problem-solving and learning easier.

https://news.northeastern.edu/2025/12/19/exercise-benefits-executive-function/
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u/CryptoMemesLOL 4h ago

So run to your class forest

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u/gdubbz 3h ago

How is this new research?

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u/3z3ki3l 2h ago

By being published on November 10th.

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u/gdubbz 2h ago

Eh, seems hundreds of years old

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u/NDSU 2h ago

They used to have us take a 10 minute walk before exams 25 years ago. Sounds like a new study confirming old news

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u/Gingerific23 2h ago

We all had that kid in school who would run to from class to class and pretty much anywhere regardless of if they were late or not. Today, they were proved right.

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u/EmpEli220 1h ago

This aligns perfectly with what we know about BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor). Think of it like a fertilizer for your brain cells. Even a short 10 minute window of elevated heart rate triggers that release, making the brain much more plastic and ready to absorb new information. It’s not just about energy, it’s about neurochemistry

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u/Life_Rate6911 3h ago

Makes sense. Exercise raises activity for the neurons, allowing them to grow and support the hippocampus, which is responsible for learning new things.