The blood–brain barrier acts like a security system for your brain—and exercise may help strengthen it. This article explains ...

Exercise can tone and improve most parts of your body, but what does exercise do to your brain? And does it help your mental ...

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 ...

A brief period of exercise may do more for your brain than you expect. New research led by the University of Iowa shows that even a single workout can rapidly shift how your brain processes memory.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick is doubling down on creatine, but not just for gym performance. In a recent video, the cell biologist and ...

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A brain exercise a day might keep you current—it might even revive your brain chemistry. In a landmark clinical trial led by McGill University, researchers discovered that ten weeks of brain training ...

Regular physical activity is important for maintaining a healthy brain as we age. But experts say one particular form of exercise—resistance training—is crucial for brain health, with research showing ...

Exergaming involves technology and requires physical activity. Essentially, it encompasses video games and virtual sports that encourage movement. Experts are interested in how exergaming affects ...

New research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has shown that any form of exercise can improve memory and brain function regardless of age. The systematic umbrella review included an ...

Feel like too much low-quality screen time is making you … dumber? From focusing on your environment to ‘washing’ your brain, experts share tips on how to sharpen up and keep your mind fighting fit ...

Most people now have been told that mental activity is good for the brain. I have even posted information that it can build “cognitive reserve” that can delay or reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer’s ...