Forget the "meathead" stereotypes; heavy lower-body training is actually a high-performance fuel injection for your cognitive health and emotional resilience.

What if the key to sharper memory, better concentration, even a lower risk of dementia, lay as close as getting your body up and moving? Science suggests it might. A landmark study published in the ...

New research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has shown that any form of exercise can improve memory and brain function regardless of age. The systematic umbrella review included an ...

A UCSF team finds a liver protein, released with exercise, that improves memory in aging and Alzheimer’s disease by repairing ...

It’s easy to add to your routine, too.

Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...

A study in the Alzheimer's Association research journal found that simple brain speed exercises were linked to lowering the risk of dementia by 26% at a 20-year follow-up.

When thinking about the benefits of exercise, most people picture stronger muscles, a healthier heart, or weight loss. But there's another powerful benefit you might not see — a sharper mind. New ...

The relationship between physical activity and cognitive function has taken on new dimensions, with emerging research revealing that even minimal movement can produce substantial improvements in ...

It’s a question hundreds, if not thousands, of people ask every morning as they prepare to leave the house. If this happens on occasion, maybe three times a year, this may not be anything to worry ...

A long-running study following thousands of older adults suggests that a relatively brief period of targeted brain training ...

When mice exercise, their livers release GPLD1 into the bloodstream. The enzyme travels to the blood vessels surrounding the brain and removes TNAP from the surface of those cells. By trimming away ...