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 ...

Neuroscientists have known for decades that physical activity improves memory functions. Since the early 2000s, numerous human and animal studies have identified a correlative link between ...

Caring for your brain is a lifelong journey—and new research from the AdventHealth Research Institute offers hopeful news. A simple, steady exercise routine may help your brain stay biologically ...

Current guidelines also strongly support exercise as a key part of Parkinson’s care. They recommend starting exercise early ...

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 ...

Health experts will wax lyrical about fitness' impressive physical impact, but its effect on the brain and subsequent benefits for cognitive function and mental health can't be overstated, either.

Regular exercise may help the brain clear away harmful waste that can build up with age. Researchers found that physical activity supports several processes linked to the brain’s glymphatic cleanup ...

While their top advice stood out, they also pointed to a handful of other daily decisions that make a difference over time.

Regular physical activity strengthens muscles and improves walking, balance, mood, and independence, and may also influence the disease itself. By stimulating muscles to release exerkines, exercise ...

A neurosurgeon says cardio workouts can sharpen memory, improve verbal ability and lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease.