Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I tend to feel more focused and productive after a nice workout session, even if it’s on the shorter side. Research highlights how ...

With no known cure for Parkinson's disease, research suggests that exercise is one of the most effective ways to slow its ...

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 ...

Cognitive decline with age is natural. While many people over 50 are turning to cognitive activities like chess and sudoku, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Seven neurologists and neuropsychologists identified regular physical activity as the most effective habit for long-term brain health, supported by research on neural plasticity, inflammation ...

Neurologists, neuropsychologists, and public health researchers agree that regular physical activity—especially aerobic and leg-strengthening exercises—plays a central role in maintaining cognitive ...

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 ...

Last month, I began a series of posts focusing on recent scientific research that supports the philosophical claims in my latest book, Why We Dance: A Philosophy of Bodily Becoming. In turn, I am ...

I’ve been writing about the brain benefits of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness for over a decade. Every week, it seems there is new research that helps us better understand why exercise ...