The brain is made up of distinct regions, each responsible for different functions. Keeping these areas healthy is essential ...

The human brain is much more flexible than we ever thought. New studies have begun to suggest that, even in adulthood, the ...

New research confirms that regular physical activity doesn’t just strengthen your body — it significantly boosts brain power, ...

I’ve been writing about the brain benefits of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness for over a decade. Every week, it seems there is new research that helps us better understand why exercise ...

Research conducted by Dr. Cyrus Raji and his team presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North ...

There is a strong link between regular physical exercise and good brain health, according to one study. Researchers found ...

Research shows that people who exercise regularly tend to perform better on attention, memory and executive functioning tests ...

Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., a professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurobiology, says studies show that exercise can significantly improve many aspects of brain ...

Just light exercise—10 or 20 minutes of walking a day—can be enough to take the edge off. The Centers for Disease Control and ...

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 ...

The beginning of every new year comes with resolutions and a vow to leave behind bad habits.Often the quest to improve health ...

Not exercising enough can cause weight gain, lower energy levels, and increased risk of disease. Learn more about the ...