Yes, some of these are fun! Here are neurology and brain scientists' tips to "exercise" this super organ—your brilliant brain ...

Just light exercise—10 or 20 minutes of walking a day—can be enough to take the edge off. The Centers for Disease Control and ...

Staying mentally sharp isn’t just about puzzles and sleep—the right kind of physical exercise can significantly boost brain ...

Decades of research has found that exercise is helpful for overall health and fitness, doing everything from lowering your risk of heart disease to helping you sleep better. According to a new study, ...

Regular physical activity reduces inflammation, lowers stress, improves sleep, and supports hormonal balance, all of which ...

Scientists are reporting the first compelling evidence in people that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines with age. A 10-week study of people 65 or older ...

The human brain is much more flexible than we ever thought. New studies have begun to suggest that, even in adulthood, the ...

There is a strong link between regular physical exercise and good brain health, according to one study. Researchers found ...

Exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, supporting memory and thinking. Strength training may enhance cognitive performance and slow brain degeneration. Aim for 30-45 minutes of ...

The connection between physical movement and brain function has emerged as one of neuroscience’s most significant discoveries. The human brain, despite representing only 2% of body weight, consumes ...

With an aging population, rates of dementia will only climb, yet doctors have few effective strategies for addressing the worst symptoms. Mild cognitive impairment, in which older adults show lapses ...