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 ...

Cardiorespiratory fitness among older adults is associated with better outcomes related to cognitive ability, including memory and executive functioning. “In addition, higher fitness levels were ...

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, ...

Editor’s Note: This is the second of a multi-part series. Our three-pound brains are capable of “32 millions years of neural connections” in the pre-frontal cortex. Yet, even with this generous ...

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 ...

Those with exclusive access are often among the first to adopt advanced wellness techniques to optimize their cognitive and physical health. Now, personalized brain fitness is becoming simpler and ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Better cardiorespiratory fitness translates to better cognitive health outcomes in older adults, according to new research. andreswd/Getty Images Cardiorespiratory fitness is ...