It turns out we might be building up our brain when we exercise.” Betley is corresponding author of the researchers’ published paper in Neuron, titled “ Exercise-induced activation of ventromedial ...

Exercise does more than strengthen muscles; it also rewires the brain. In a study published in Neuron, researchers reveal that the lasting gain in endurance from repeated exercise—such as the ability ...

The results of research in mice, headed by a team of researchers at the University of Queensland, has provided new insights into how exercise may help to prevent or slow cognitive decline during aging ...

Based on the data, exercise is as close to a miracle drug as humans have got. It boosts brain health, mood, metabolism, muscle strength, and longevity. Still, some people miss out on these ...

Exercise increases dopamine signaling in the motor areas of mice, according to research recently published in JNeurosci. It's no secret exercise is good for the brain - working out can improve mood, ...

Beccy holds a PhD in Biological Science, a Master’s in Molecular Biology of Parasites and Disease Vectors, and a Bachelor’s in Human Biology and Forensic Science. Beccy holds a PhD in Biological ...

Juleen Zierath funding from the Swedish Research Council, Swedish Diabetes Foundation, Swedish Research Council for Sport Science and Novo Nordisk Foundation. When you’ve got a busy schedule, you may ...

A recent experimental study shows how regular physical exercise modulates iron metabolism in both the brain and the muscles. The findings also help to better understand the benefits of exercise in ...

When we think of the treadmill, it rarely has a good connotation. But while it might imply tedium to a human, it is rejuvenating to a mouse. Exercise and a proper diet are the two most important ...