As life expectancy increases across the world, the challenge of keeping the brain sharp has become a central issue in public health. Cognitive decline is the leading threat to independence in old age, ...

Stretching your ability to focus is good for the brain. Paying close attention like that encourages the brain to pump more acetylcholine (a brain chemical important for learning, attention, and memory ...

Aerobic exercise and strength training offer unique and complementary benefits for brain health, according to a growing body ...

Whether it's solving puzzles, cycling, or tinkering, Bill Nye says he rarely sits still. "I like to keep busy," Bill Nye the ...

Dancing isn't just a fun way to let loose; it’s a serious brain workout. When you dance, your brain forms new neural ...

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 new study shows that the brain benefits of exercise may be partly replicated with an IV infusion of lactate, the by-product ...

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 ...

Research indicates that activities like dance, martial arts, and team sports significantly enhance cognitive function beyond ...

Share on Pinterest Brain boost from exercise and deep sleep lasts through the next day, recent research shows. Image credit: BONNINSTUDIO/Stocksy. Regular exercise is good for brain health. Past ...

With the global rise of a “Parkinson’s Pandemic,” researchers have high hopes that prescribing exercise can slow the progression of the neurological disease.

A new study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity suggests that the short-term brain boost caused by exercise may last 24 hours. While previous studies ...