A cascade of beneficial effects hits the brain during exercise — with new data on strength training. Helping your patients ...

A brief bout of physical exercise can create "ripples" of activity in your brain that help you store and retrieve memories.

Research into mice from UT Southwestern and other institutions shows brain cells help the body run farther and faster.

Committing to an exercise regimen isn’t easy, but a younger brain is a strong motivator. When researchers asked middle-aged adults to practice aerobic exercise regularly for a year, their brains ...

TikTok trends are pushing “brain workouts” into the spotlight—but science reveals a deeper, more powerful truth.

If you want to get your body in shape, doing squats every day isn't going to be enough. You need a well-rounded approach that involves full-body strength-training, cardio, and changes in the kitchen.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Keeping our minds sharp and active can keep our brains healthy. "Any exercise retrains the brain," says Dr. Perminder Bhatia. "What happens when people get dementia is that ...

Is endurance all in your head? A new study reveals that VMH neurons in the brain direct the body to boost physical stamina.

Last month, I began a series of posts focusing on recent scientific research that supports the philosophical claims in my latest book, Why We Dance: A Philosophy of Bodily Becoming. In turn, I am ...

Can exercise replace ADHD medication? A new study reveals that integrated cognitive-motor exercise significantly improves inhibitory control and working memory in children aged 6–10.

Jeff Tweedy, leader of the roots-inflected rock bands Wilco and Uncle Tupelo, struggled mightily with various drug addictions, most notably to prescription painkillers, alcohol, and cigarettes. These ...