Blinks link exercise to cognitive function

Of all the small things that could link exercise and cognitive function, blinking could be key to understanding the correlation. Recent research from the University of Tsukuba (Japan), led by Hideaki Soya, has established a key link in the chain between aerobic fitness and cognitive function – dopamine – by measuring spontaneous eye blink rate (sEBR). sEBR is an indicator of dopaminergic activity and this finding could provide the foundations for improved exercise regimens and a deeper understanding of mental health and cognitive function. The link between exercise and dopamine activity is well established, as is the correlation of exercise...