It's easy for kids to get distracted when they're doing schoolwork, studying, or doing any other task that requires concentration. One thing that can help? Brain breaks! These quick activities for ...

Both adults and kids need to take time out to de-stress and refocus when we’ve been working too long. When we sit still for long stretches of time, we become less productive. That’s why we came up ...

The best brain breaks aren’t random or mere time-fillers—they’re purposeful pauses that help students regulate, reconnect, ...

(WGHP) — Tuesday is World Brain Day. We talk a lot about the need for children to be physically fit, but it’s also important to be mentally fit. In Mommy Matters, we’re looking at ways to develop a ...

A classroom activity helped students focus better and feel happier during lessons without disrupting schedules.

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 ...

Lapses in attention are common for adults, and the longer we are supposed to be "on-task," the more likely we are to be mind wandering (or sleeping) in class or during a meeting. Source: Stokkete / ...

"Our message is simple: Exercise that gives you a slightly higher heart rate and heavy breathing is medicine – also for the brain," say researchers Ulrik Wisløff and Atefe R. Tari, from the Norwegian ...

The connection between physical movement and brain function has emerged as one of neuroscience’s most significant discoveries. The human brain, despite representing only 2% of body weight, consumes ...

Scientists have hailed the benefits of exercising early in life to lower the risk of your brain degenerating later. But new research suggests that even once you’re 45 or older, it’s not too late to ...