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.

In an ambitious study, memory and learning abilities improved substantially after exercise among mice with a form of the ...

Speed-of-processing cognitive training in older adults significantly reduced dementia risk over 20 years, outperforming memory and reasoning training. Its adaptive, implicit learning approach may ...

Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered how exercise may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s ...

From sharper thinking to a healthier heart, experts reveal why regular movement is essential for both body and mind.

Discover the groundbreaking discovery of how a specialized protein from your liver travels to your brain to repair damage and fight off dementia.

The new study, conducted in mice, found that exercise triggers the release of a protein made in the liver. That protein ...

So, if you’re already physically active, you can still see the BDNF-boosting benefits of working out. “While our body already ...

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 in 6 people worldwide are living with a neurological disorder. In the U.S. alone, approximately 5.8 million people have Alzheimer's disease, and 1 ...

You’ve probably heard someone say exercise is “good for your head.” And you’ve probably nodded, filed it under vaguely true ...

It may look like a simple game, but ping pong is being used as a tool to tackle mental health issues and support brain ...

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 ...