Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description. Do a crossword puzzle a day and you may just get good at ...

A growing body of research suggests exercise can be beneficial for cognitive health.

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Taking care of your cognitive health ought to be—well, a no-brainer. According to a survey published in March, 87% of ...

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 ...

A single exercise session increased electrical activity in a brain region tied to learning and memory, a first-of-its-kind ...

Scientists have uncovered evidence that repeated training reshapes specific brain circuits in ways that may be essential for building endurance. Credit: Stock Endurance improvements from exercise ...

Paying attention to your brain health has a great effect on how your memory functions. Most people often pay attention to their physical fitness, which involves exercises than their mental health.

University of Pittsburgh provides funding as a member of The Conversation US. If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, ...

Synchronizing to music increases speed, boosts endurance, and lowers oxygen consumption, research shows. A quick caveat: this ...

Can daily exercise protect your heart and brain? A US-based cardiovascular surgeon explains how simple movement can lower disease risk and boost longevity.

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter — a chemical made in your brain. It carries messages to your nerve cells. Dopamine is also a hormone made in your adrenal glands that gets released into your bloodstream ...