While exercise benefits the brain right after it’s done, this research shows that its effects might last into the next day, ...

Research shows that neurogenesis, collateral sprouting, synaptogenesis, exercise, and an enriched complex housing environment ...

Research shows that neurogenesis, collateral sprouting, synaptogenesis, exercise, and an enriched complex housing environment ...

While physical activity is known to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease, many patients are unable to exercise due ...

Exercise triggers a response from a specific protein called brain-derived neurotropic factor, also known as BDNF. BDNF supports existing neurons and pushes for the growth of new neurons and synapses.

Imagine spending hours on the couch, feeling good about the morning’s workout. You ran, you lifted, you stretched. You believe you’ve done enough to protect your health. But new research says that may ...

Tai Chi exercise as well as Qigong enhances cognitive function and reduces the risk of falls (18). Baduanjin exercise improves cognitive function and attention (19, 20). Wuqinxi exercise may slow the ...

Exercise is one of the most powerful and accessible tools we have for supporting brain health. Best of all, it’s free, widely available and it’s never too late to start.

Increasing evidence indicates that physical activity and exercise training may delay or prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). However, systemic biomarkers that can measure exercise effects on ...

MOUNT MORRIS, Ill. - Our brains control essential executive functions, such as speaking, thinking, learning, making sound decisions, and remembering. In addition to physical exercise, getting at least ...

Study: Two weeks of exercise alters neuronal extracellular vesicle insulin signaling proteins and pro-BDNF in older adults with prediabetes. Image Credit: oatawa/Shutterstock.com A recent study ...

But this study was one of the first attempts to investigate how BET can address cognitive decline in older adults. Over eight weeks, 24 healthy sedentary women aged 65-78 were assigned to one of three ...