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 ...

Recent research published in Nature Neuroscience provides a detailed cellular map of how physical activity remodels the brain ...

Out of five types of exercise, resistance training ranks highest in improving overall brain health. An expert on aging shares ...

Your brain doesn't have to age on autopilot. New research shows we can slow—and potentially reverse—brain aging.

Brain health is critical to the preservation of memory, attention and quality of life as we age. Neurologists stress that by ...

Wondering how to get a good memory? Not only can this habit help you preserve it as much as possible as you age, but it can ...

We often think of memories like the contents of a museum: static exhibits that we view to understand the present and prepare ...

We talk a lot about exercise in terms of calories burned or miles logged, but let’s pivot. What if the most compelling reason to get moving has nothing to do with your waistline and everything to do ...

Ever blurt something out and instantly wish you could take it back? That kind of impulsivity is totally normal—but it’s also something you can train. New research in Medicine & Science in Sports & ...

A small lab-based study found that a 12-week cycling program improved inhibitory control over six weeks. This adds to the evidence that exercise can be an effective strategy for improving cognitive ...

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 ...

You could swear you left your phone on the table near the door. And you’re having a hard time summoning up your recently changed ATM PIN. Everyone has memory glitches, but there’s no question you may ...