Exercise is often described as one of the best things we can do for the brain. It can sharpen memory, support mood, and lower the risk of cognitive decline later in life.

A small study of university students in Spain found that better cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with better cognitive ...

Irisin, a hormone released during exercise, appears to directly shield neurons from damage in a mouse model of multiple ...

You lace up your sneakers, hit the pavement for a run, or grab those weights for strength training, thinking mostly about how your muscles will respond. The burn, the pump, the eventual definition or ...

A new study reveals how the way your brain behaves after exercise may be linked to improved workout results. Here is how the mechanism behind this operates and how it could affect fitness enthusiasts.

When an aging mouse with Alzheimer’s-like symptoms suddenly starts acing memory tests it had been failing for weeks, ...

This graphic highlight key findings showing that regular aerobic exercise was associated with a younger-appearing brain on MRI compared with no change in activity. Participants who exercised showed ...

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 ...

A common over-the-counter medication combined with a home exercise program could help ease cognitive issues for cancer patients. That’s according to a study from the University of Rochester, which ...

Share on Pinterest A new study finds links between exercise and mental health benefits that may offset some of the effects of a Western diet. The Good Brigade/Getty Images Consuming an unhealthy diet ...