Exercise has big benefits for the brain, but the exact reasons why have been mysterious. Now, new studies suggest that exercised muscles release brain-boosting substances into the blood — and at least ...

When you set exercise goals, you may often focus on the physical benefits–getting in shape, building muscle, managing weight, ...

Research into mice from UT Southwestern and other institutions shows brain cells help the body run farther and faster.

Is endurance all in your head? A new study reveals that VMH neurons in the brain direct the body to boost physical stamina.

A brief bout of physical exercise can create "ripples" of activity in your brain that help you store and retrieve memories.

It’s no secret that regular exercise benefits the body. But scientists say it may also improve your brain to the point where it appears younger. At least that’s the key takeaway from a recent study ...

Research is increasingly showing that one of the best ways to boost memory, focus and brain health is exercise ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you’re learning something new, your brain is using acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that has been shown to be deficient in ...

We're winning the fight against dementia, one battle at a time Bruce Willis has it. So did the singer Tony Bennett, the actor Gene Wilder, the boxer Sugar Ray Robinson and the author E.B. White. So ...

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 ...

So don’t get stuck in your ways as you age. Castel writes in his book that even changing up your old habits — hiking a ...

With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain ...