Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of exercise, finds a new study led by a UCL researcher. The study, published in ...

For older adults, exercising at a particular intensity improves their memory by strengthening their hippocampal function.

Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better ...

The relentless desire by mice to run on cage "exercise" wheels has helped explain at a molecular level how exercise benefits a mammal's brain. Scientists from NYU Langone Medical Center behind the ...

In a new study, people who followed a moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise routine for a year had a noticeable drop in brain age, while those who stuck to their usual fitness routine saw a slight ...

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 ...

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 ...

Aerobic exercise and strength training offer unique and complementary benefits for brain health, according to a growing body of research. While each activity alone can support cognitive function, ...

Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are associated with brain mechanisms underlying mental health and learning, according to two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland ...

It’s no secret that regular exercise benefits the body. But scientists say it may also improve your brain to the point where it appears younger. At least that’s the key takeaway from a recent study ...