Welcome to the Exercise Psychology Lab at Northeastern University!
Research at the Exercise Psychology Lab explores the bio-psycho-social health benefits of mind-body physical activity across the lifespan. Our projects aim at understanding determinants of physical activity behavior, promoting physical activity among sedentary populations and examining the underlying physiological changes and psychological health benefits of engaging in physical activity.
EPL in the News
Stay informed and engaged about our research by reading the articles below!
Yoga Makes You a Quicker, Better Thinker, Study Finds
“Hatha yoga requires focus and meditation, which may have caused improved brain functioning in other tasks”
Doing yoga just once or twice a week can boost brain performance
“They found that yoga appears to have a positive effect on key areas areas “’responsible for memory and information processing, as well as emotional regulation’”
Yoga for the brain: It may sharpen your mind, protect against cognitive decline
“Yoga may help reduce stress reactivity and may improve neurocognitive efficiency, which is our ability to more effectively use limited cognitive resources.”
Yoga shows ‘most improvement’ in restoring brain health in long-term cancer survivors, Northeastern researcher says
“Associate professor Neha Gothe says the pilot study….is the first randomized control study to compare yoga with other forms of exercise among people treated for a variety of cancers.”