In an ambitious study, memory and learning abilities improved substantially after exercise among mice with a form of the ...

From sharper thinking to a healthier heart, experts reveal why regular movement is essential for both body and mind.

What researchers found out that may surprise you.

Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered how exercise may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s ...

A brief period of exercise may do more for your brain than you expect. New research led by the University of Iowa shows that even a single workout can rapidly shift how your brain processes memory.

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 ...

So, if you’re already physically active, you can still see the BDNF-boosting benefits of working out. “While our body already ...

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The new study, conducted in mice, found that exercise triggers the release of a protein made in the liver. That protein ...

The study found no significant cognitive benefits from exercising for older adults. Combining exercise with heart medications did not produce significant cognitive benefits.

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 ...

Brain health experts explain how physical activity affects your mind and how much you need to do to reap the cognitive ...