New research suggests your muscles may hold the key to long-term cognitive health.

To keep your brain healthy, you don't need fancy equipment or hours in the gym. You can perform exercises that spark ...

Zone 2 cardio workouts have gotten a lot of love lately. The second least-intense type of cardio on a scale of 1 to 5, zone 2 involves raising your heart rate only a bit—to 60 or 70% of your max. It ...

The human brain is constantly adapting. Every skill learned and every habit formed reshapes neural pathways, strengthening connections and improving efficiency. This process, known as neuroplasticity, ...

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 ...

It’s no secret exercise is good for your body—but what about your brain? Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurobiology and vice chair for Faculty Affairs and Development ...

You hit the gym to improve your physical fitness. But what do you do for your brain? Your brain is involved in everything you ...

Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of exercise, finds a new study led by a UCL researcher. The study, published in ...

Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of exercise, a new study led by a UCL researcher has found. The study, published in ...

The Wits Fitness program offers interactive activities and memory exercises to boost brain health for adults in Galesburg and ...

A new study shows that a novel online assessment provides a valid scientific measure of the cognitive abilities of older adults related to maintaining independent living. The self-administered, online ...