Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of ...

A single exercise session increased electrical activity in a brain region tied to learning and memory, a first-of-its-kind ...

A growing body of research suggests exercise can be beneficial for cognitive health.

A single session of physical exercise can spawn a boost of neural activity in brain networks that underlie learning and memory, according to a new study led by the University of Iowa. The researchers ...

A UCSF team finds a liver protein, released with exercise, that improves memory in aging and Alzheimer’s disease by repairing the brain’s blood vessels. It's the missing link between exercise and ...

Researchers at University of Texas at Dallas found regular physical activity for three months could help ease mood symptoms ...

If you’ve been putting off that morning jog or skipping the gym, you might want to lace up those sneakers sooner rather than later. Scientists have finally zeroed in on the "golden window" where ...

Researchers capture the first direct evidence in humans that a single 20-minute exercise session triggers memory-boosting brain ripples.

You know exercise is good for you, but your brain still resists it like it’s punishment rather than reward. The problem isn’t willpower or discipline – it’s that your neural pathways haven’t learned ...

It’s easy to add to your routine, too.

Staying sharp as we age is top of mind for many of us. The brain is the body’s command center, yet cognitive function naturally shifts over time. While some factors, like genetics, are beyond your ...

Here’s something worth knowing if you’ve ever logged miles on a treadmill and wondered why the scale isn’t moving: you’re not doing it wrong. The relationship between exercise and weight loss is a ...