Immune system potentially mediates exercise-induced cognitive benefits

A 10-week study conducted in Germany compared the learning performance and immune system activity of individuals engaged in cardiovascular exercises (cycling) to a control group (stretching exercises). The results showed no significant difference in learning performance between the two groups. However, those in the cardiovascular group who exhibited greater learning also demonstrated a more robust immune response following their exercise sessions. The study, which was published in Biological Psychology, suggests that the immune system might play a central role in facilitating the positive effe...