Art Kramer Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Cognitive & Brain Health at Northeastern University a.kramer@northeastern.edu Expertise cognitive neuroscience, lifespan development, physical activity Art Kramer in the Press The Sydney Morning Herald Does exercise really help ageing brains? New study raises questions “Given other studies have found a significant relationship between mindfulness and exercise and cognitive and brain health, how do we explain the current results?” wondered Art Kramer, the director of the Centre for Cognitive & Brain Health at Northeastern University in Boston, who has extensively studied exercise and the brain, but was not involved with […] Does exercise really help aging brains? New study raises questions. “Given other studies have found a significant relationship between mindfulness and exercise and cognitive and brain health, how do we explain the current results?” wondered Art Kramer, the director of the Center for Cognitive & Brain Health at Northeastern University in Boston, who has extensively studied exercise and the brain, but was not involved with […] I picked up the guitar later in life. Here’s what I learned about its effects on the brain. Moreover, there appears to be a virtuous cycle when it comes to healthy lifestyle and brain health, according to Art Kramer, director of the Center for Cognitive & Brain Health at Northeastern University. Art Kramer for Northeastern Global News Should Tua Tagovailoa keep playing after his third concussion? A brain researcher discusses the risks Should Tua Tagovailoa keep playing after his third concussion? A brain researcher discusses the risks Northeastern’s Art Kramer assesses the issues facing the star NFL quarterback, who on Thursday suffered his third concussion since 2022. Is it healthier — as Biden quipped — to ‘carry your own bag’ while playing golf? Is it healthier — as Biden quipped — to ‘carry your own bag’ while playing golf? During the presidential debate, Biden suggested that he carries his own golf bag. We asked experts to see if there are health benefits. Can pickleball, tennis and other racquet sports really help you live longer? Can pickleball, tennis and other racquet sports really help you live longer? Research suggests that racquet sports could be beneficial, but the evidence for the long-term health effects of specific sports is lacking. Connections and Wordle games from the New York Times are wildly popular. Can they improve cognitive function as you age? Connections and Wordle games from the New York Times are wildly popular. Can they improve cognitive function as you age? The games from the New York Times are wildly popular. Can they help improve your cognitive function as you age? Mike Tyson is returning to boxing. But at 58, experts say it’s a bad idea. Mike Tyson is returning to boxing. But at 58, experts say it’s a bad idea. A neuroscientist and a doctor agree: Tyson has a greater risk of traumatic brain injury and other health problems should he return to boxing. Squirrel! Why attention spans seem to be shrinking and what we can do about it Squirrel! Why attention spans seem to be shrinking and what we can do about it Reducing stress and getting enough sleep helps people successfully deal with distractions, a psychology expert says. Term limits amendment faces extraordinary uphill battle — as it did in the ’90s Term limits amendment faces extraordinary uphill battle — as it did in the ’90s Law professor Jeremy Paul discusses the feasibility of introducing new term limits and recent efforts to push for change. Why did Mitch McConnell freeze during a press conference? An emergency physician weighs in on his health scare Why did Mitch McConnell freeze during a press conference? An emergency physician weighs in on his health scare Mitch McConnell likely experienced what one Northeastern expert describes as an acute medical issue when he froze during a press conference.
The Sydney Morning Herald Does exercise really help ageing brains? New study raises questions “Given other studies have found a significant relationship between mindfulness and exercise and cognitive and brain health, how do we explain the current results?” wondered Art Kramer, the director of the Centre for Cognitive & Brain Health at Northeastern University in Boston, who has extensively studied exercise and the brain, but was not involved with […]
Does exercise really help aging brains? New study raises questions. “Given other studies have found a significant relationship between mindfulness and exercise and cognitive and brain health, how do we explain the current results?” wondered Art Kramer, the director of the Center for Cognitive & Brain Health at Northeastern University in Boston, who has extensively studied exercise and the brain, but was not involved with […]
I picked up the guitar later in life. Here’s what I learned about its effects on the brain. Moreover, there appears to be a virtuous cycle when it comes to healthy lifestyle and brain health, according to Art Kramer, director of the Center for Cognitive & Brain Health at Northeastern University.