From sharper thinking to a healthier heart, experts reveal why regular movement is essential for both body and mind.

Exercise strengthens both the body and the mind, and researchers are uncovering the molecular messengers that make the connection. The messengers can also be transferred from an active mouse to a ...

Science has confirmed that exercise is good for the brain. It increases blood flow, inhibits stress hormones, and stimulates the release of “feel-good” endorphins. One way exercise is thought to yield ...

Scientists are reporting the first compelling evidence in people that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines with age. A 10-week study of people 65 or older ...

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One of the brain’s biggest benefits from exercise – the birth of new neurons – may not even require any movement. Instead, the beneficial “packages” circulating in the blood after working out can be ...

Staying sharp as we age is top of mind for many of us. The brain is the body’s command center, yet cognitive function naturally shifts over time. While some factors, like genetics, are beyond your ...

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Eye and visual cortex nerves. Source: CLIPAREA l Custom media/Shutterstock Low-intensity aerobic exercise arouses neurons in the visual cortex and enhances human vision more effectively than ...