A single exercise session increased electrical activity in a brain region tied to learning and memory, a first-of-its-kind ...

A growing body of research suggests exercise can be beneficial for cognitive health.

A University of Iowa-led research team has documented in humans that physical exercise sparks an increase in brain waves ...

A UCSF team finds a liver protein, released with exercise, that improves memory in aging and Alzheimer’s disease by repairing the brain’s blood vessels. It's the missing link between exercise and ...

Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description. Do a crossword puzzle a day and you may just get good at ...

You lace up your sneakers, hit the pavement for a run, or grab those weights for strength training, thinking mostly about how your muscles will respond. The burn, the pump, the eventual definition or ...

It’s no secret exercise is good for your body—but what about your brain? Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurobiology and vice chair for Faculty Affairs and Development ...

Paying attention to your brain health has a great effect on how your memory functions. Most people often pay attention to their physical fitness, which involves exercises than their mental health.

If you want to get your body in shape, doing squats every day isn't going to be enough. You need a well-rounded approach that involves full-body strength-training, cardio, and changes in the kitchen.

Studies on the neurons of mice suggest our own human endurance may have more to do with the brain than our physique. Regular exercise strengthens muscles and improves endurance—but new research ...

Taking care of your cognitive health ought to be—well, a no-brainer. According to a survey published in March, 87% of ...