Regular aerobic exercise may help slow biological brain aging in adults. In a randomized clinical trial, researchers used MRI ...

Exercise doesn’t just challenge the body; it challenges how the brain interprets effort. Scientists discovered that vibrating tendons before cycling allowed people to push harder without feeling like ...

As a parent, a spouse, and someone who works full time at my job and pretty much full time at keeping a household running, I often feel like I have 20 tabs open in my brain at once. There are always ...

Declining brain function is a natural part of the aging process, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be delayed. A new study has found that physical activity can boost brain function for up to 24 hours and ...

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 ...

Out of five types of exercise, resistance training ranks highest in improving overall brain health. An expert on aging shares ...

Research shows that people who exercise regularly tend to perform better on attention, memory and executive functioning tests ...

I’ve been writing about the brain benefits of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness for over a decade. Every week, it seems there is new research that helps us better understand why exercise ...

When you start moving, your heart rate spikes, blood flow changes, and your brain becomes more alert. A woman begins her morning workout, a critical time when the body and brain rapidly adapt to meet ...