Improvement to cognitive performance caused by exercise could last for 24 hours, a new study shows. Scientists also linked getting 6 or more hours of sleep to better memory test scores the next day.

New research suggests the short-term memory benefits of physical activity may last longer than previously thought, possibly to the next day instead of just the few hours after exercise.

Get in a little pulse-pounding exercise today, a new study shows. In a finding that suggests the benefits of exercise may linger longer than believed, researchers discovered that middle-aged adults and seniors perform better on memory tests even a full day after they’ve had some moderate to vigorous physical activity.

Exercise boosts memory

The cure for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia may not be in a pill bottle — it may be a gym membership! A new study reveals that workouts don’t just make your body stronger, they keep your brain firing on all cylinders for a full 24 hours.