A bit of movement today can protect your brain decades from now.

A year-long aerobic workout program may do more than improve fitness—it could actually slow brain aging.

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 ...

A fascinating new study shows moving your body helps wring out your brain like a dirty sponge, keeping it clean and ...

A new study reveals how the way your brain behaves after exercise may be linked to improved workout results. Here is how the mechanism behind this operates and how it could affect fitness enthusiasts.

A new study suggests a single exercise session can increase electrical “ripples” in parts of the brain that support memory and learning ability. The research recorded electrical activity directly from ...

While you might know that you need to exercise your body, did you know that it might also be important to exercise your mind? You've probably heard the old adage "use it or lose it." Many researchers ...

Exercise provides incredible benefits for both short- and long-term brain health, according to Dr Tiana S. Woolridge, a sports medicine physician with the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City ...

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.

Compared with light activity, six minutes of vigorous exercise produces five times more BDNF, the protein that supports brain ...

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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 ...