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

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

Common knowledge: Exercise is good for you. A little less common, but still pretty common: Exercise is good for your brain. Not very common knowledge but should be: The cascade of beneficial effects ...

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 ...

While you might know that you need to exercise your body, did you know that it might also be important to exercise your mind? You've probably heard the old adage "use it or lose it." Many researchers ...

A new study reveals how the way your brain behaves after exercise may be linked to improved workout results. Here is how the mechanism behind this operates and how it could affect fitness enthusiasts.

We know that exercise is good for our physical health, but mounting research is showing that it can help improve our brain ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new book argues that the link between the brain and mind is “mediated through culture.” Its practical implications extend ...