The joint study used deep brain stimulation devices to measure how 12 exercise sessions created new neural pathways in ...

Why do some people find a short jog exhausting, while others seem to run effortlessly? Of course, part of the answer lies in ...

Could pedaling a bike rewire the brain of someone with Parkinson’s disease, easing the tremors and muscle stiffness caused by the neurological condition? Past research studies suggested that exercise ...

When it comes to keeping your brain sharp, scientists have calculated the exact age when exercise matters the most. The JAMA ...

A fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health has been revealed, according to an international study. A fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health has been ...

High physical activity in midlife and late life is linked with a significantly lower risk for dementia, a new study has found.

Jeff Tweedy, leader of the roots-inflected rock bands Wilco and Uncle Tupelo, struggled mightily with various drug addictions, most notably to prescription painkillers, alcohol, and cigarettes. These ...

Share on Pinterest Brain boost from exercise and deep sleep lasts through the next day, recent research shows. Image credit: BONNINSTUDIO/Stocksy. Regular exercise is good for brain health. Past ...

We all know it's important to keep your body in shape by going to the gym and exercising, but have you ever thought about how to exercise your brain? Mental fitness and brain health is every bit as ...

Can Alzheimer’s disease be reversed? Dr. Heather Sandison, a renowned expert in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia care, believes that reversal isn’t just possible — but that it’s already ...

Insulin is a glucose-lowering hormone that targets the peripheral tissues, especially the skeletal muscle and fatty tissues. Insulin also circulates throughout the brain, wherein it can impact the ...

Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., a professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurobiology, says studies show that exercise can significantly improve many aspects of brain ...