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.

Research from University College London has revealed that a regular fitness routine can enhance brain efficiency in a matter of weeks. The study, published in Brain Research, demonstrates that ...

New research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has shown that any form of exercise can improve memory and brain function regardless of age. The systematic umbrella review included an ...

Like other organs, your brain too needs extra care and pampering from time to time. According to studies, there are many ways you can hone your mental sharpness and keep the brain healthy – at any age ...

A 20-year follow-up of older adults in the ACTIVE randomized trial linked to Medicare claims found that speed of processing cognitive training with booster sessions was associated with a significantly ...

When thinking about the benefits of exercise, most people picture stronger muscles, a healthier heart, or weight loss. But there's another powerful benefit you might not see — a sharper mind. New ...

It’s easy to add to your routine, too.

The relationship between physical activity and cognitive function has taken on new dimensions, with emerging research revealing that even minimal movement can produce substantial improvements in ...

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 ...

It’s a question hundreds, if not thousands, of people ask every morning as they prepare to leave the house. If this happens on occasion, maybe three times a year, this may not be anything to worry ...