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

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 ...

Moving your body in new ways can nudge your brain to pay attention. That simple idea sits behind a growing fitness habit ...

As we live longer, maintaining brain health is becoming increasingly important. However, people of all ages can benefit from adding simple brain exercises to their daily routine to boost memory, focus ...

Exercise has long been linked with stronger brains and reduced risk of dementia and other cognitive diseases. But new research suggests that older adults can significantly improve brain health with ...

A new study found that older adults can perform better on thinking and memory tests after 6 months of aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise gets the blood moving through your body and to your brain.

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 ...

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

While science has made it clear that regular exercise is important for your health, it can be tricky to find time to squeeze in workouts—especially with a full to-do list. But a new massive study ...

If the idea of going to the gym makes you moan and groan, you’re not alone. Let’s be honest: It’s called working out for a reason. Though incredibly good for you, exercise doesn’t always feel so good.

If only there were a way to reverse or even just stop the aging process. Sadly that will probably never be a thing (no matter what that one weird billionaire says), but one expert insisted that we ...

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 ...