As people who love to ride their bikes, we already intuitively know that exercise is good for us. Most cyclists are also acutely aware of how much these benefits extend from the body to the mind.

New research suggests that not all brain-training exercises are created equal. One specific type of cognitive workout may ...

Exercise is often described as one of the best things we can do for the brain. It can sharpen memory, support mood, and lower the risk of cognitive decline later in life.

Exercise may sharpen the mind by repairing the brain’s protective shield. Researchers found that physical activity prompts the liver to release an enzyme that removes a harmful protein causing the ...

As you age, physical activity can help mitigate mood disorders by helping support bodily and cognitive health. Exercise options exist for all ability levels. According to the World Health Organization ...

A fascinating new study shows moving your body helps wring out your brain like a dirty sponge, keeping it clean and ...

Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered a mechanism that could explain how exercise improves cognition by shoring up the brain’s protective barrier of blood vessels. With age, this network of ...

So the “afterglow” some people feel after exercise may not just be psychological satisfaction. It may reflect a measurable ...

From exercise to microbes to the brain. Source: Sankalpmaya/iStock Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health, but it also has a surprising impact on your mood. That’s because there ...

Exercise doesn’t just challenge the body; it challenges how the brain interprets effort. Scientists discovered that vibrating tendons before cycling allowed people to push harder without feeling like ...