Scientists keep finding new evidence that exercise directly impacts brain health. While physical benefits like better ...

So did the singer Tony Bennett, the actor Gene Wilder, the boxer Sugar Ray Robinson and the author E.B. White. So did Rosa Parks, and Ronald Reagan. And so do millions of others around the world. More ...

Scientists are studying how physical activity may influence the brain s glymphatic system, a natural waste-clearance network linked to sleep, blood flow and healthy ageing ...

Many of my students are obsessed with some form of exercise. They are driven to run 10 to 20 miles, or swim four hours, every day, no matter how inconvenient to their daily schedule or how much ...

You know the old adage "If you don't use it, you lose it"? Well, that couldn't be more true of one of the most crucial organs in your body: the brain. According to Neurosculpting founder and DailyOM ...

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early Alzheimer’s disease can make everyday thinking tasks feel harder, whether that means remembering names, following a conversation, or feeling confident in a ...

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

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 ...

A new study suggests a single exercise session can increase electrical “ripples” in parts of the brain that support memory and learning ability. The research recorded electrical activity directly from ...

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 ...