A brief period of exercise may do more for your brain than you expect. New research led by the University of Iowa shows that even a single workout can rapidly shift how your brain processes memory.

In an ambitious study, memory and learning abilities improved substantially after exercise among mice with a form of the ...

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 in 6 people worldwide are living with a neurological disorder. In the U.S. alone, approximately 5.8 million people have Alzheimer's disease, and 1 ...

Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered how exercise may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s ...

A new study looks at how the human brain responds to exercise. Movement increased activity in the brain that prevents memory ...

Exercise can tone and improve most parts of your body, but what does exercise do to your brain? And does it help your mental ...

The new study, conducted in mice, found that exercise triggers the release of a protein made in the liver. That protein ...

You’ve probably heard someone say exercise is “good for your head.” And you’ve probably nodded, filed it under vaguely true ...

You know exercise is good for you, but your brain still resists it like it’s punishment rather than reward. The problem isn’t willpower or discipline – it’s that your neural pathways haven’t learned ...

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 ...

Exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, supporting memory and thinking. Strength training may enhance cognitive performance and slow brain degeneration. Aim for 30-45 minutes of ...