A single exercise session increased electrical activity in a brain region tied to learning and memory, a first-of-its-kind ...

(Science Photo Library/Canva) Exercise works wonders throughout the human body, including the brain. Research suggests an ...

A study links lifelong learning — reading, learning another language, playing chess — to slower cognitive decline, even postponing Alzheimer's a few years.

A new study suggest that brief exercise, such as 20 minutes of moderate cycling, can boost brain activity, which may help to improve memory.

A University of Iowa-led research team has documented in humans that physical exercise sparks an increase in brain waves ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I tend to feel more focused and productive after a nice workout session, even if it’s on the shorter side. Research highlights how ...

Truth: They woke up like this. Some people really are more inclined to find joy in exercise. But! You can rewire your brain to join that “love it” group, research shows. When experts measured the ...

Boost recall the easy way.

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 ...

A new study has found that running changes gut bacteria and lowers a key receptor in the brain’s memory center. That link ...

Studies on the neurons of mice suggest our own human endurance may have more to do with the brain than our physique. Regular exercise strengthens muscles and improves endurance—but new research ...

I’ve been writing about the brain benefits of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness for over a decade. Every week, it seems there is new research that helps us better understand why exercise ...