A brief period of exercise may do more for your brain than you expect. New research led by the University of Iowa shows that ...

The connection between physical movement and brain function has emerged as one of neuroscience’s most significant discoveries. The human brain, despite representing only 2% of body weight, consumes ...

Exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, supporting memory and thinking. Strength training may enhance cognitive performance and slow brain degeneration. Aim for 30-45 minutes of ...

New research finds that even short workouts can improve this critical area of brain function ...

Is endurance all in your head? A new study reveals that VMH neurons in the brain direct the body to boost physical stamina.

With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain ...

A new randomized trial shows that short bursts of supervised high-intensity exercise may retrain the brain’s fear response to bodily sensations, offering a scalable and engaging new therapeutic ...

Forget about crosswords as your only solution. While mental challenges are good, Dr. Linker explains that certain types of exercise have a much deeper impact on our brain health. As we age, our brain ...

Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., a professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurobiology, says studies show that exercise can significantly improve many aspects of brain ...

We have more control over our brains in old age than we might think. If only there were a way to reverse or even just stop the aging process. Sadly that will probably never be a thing (no matter what ...

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 in 6 people worldwide are living with a neurological disorder. In the U.S. alone, approximately 5.8 million people have Alzheimer's disease, and 1 ...