Just one 15-minute session of aerobic exercise floods the brain with brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein ...

Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of ...

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

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Exercise is important for health. Neuroscientists now know how much 150 minutes of weekly cardio can do exactly for the brain in midlife.

Increasing physical fitness leads to a larger release of BDNF and better prefrontal cortex activity after a single session of exercise.

You’ve probably heard someone say exercise is “good for your head.” And you’ve probably nodded, filed it under vaguely true ...

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

The human brain is constantly adapting. Every skill learned and every habit formed reshapes neural pathways, strengthening connections and improving efficiency. This process, known as neuroplasticity, ...

Cardiorespiratory fitness among older adults is associated with better outcomes related to cognitive ability, including memory and executive functioning. “In addition, higher fitness levels were ...

Editor’s Note: This is the second of a multi-part series. Our three-pound brains are capable of “32 millions years of neural connections” in the pre-frontal cortex. Yet, even with this generous ...

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 ...