Declining brain function is a natural part of the aging process, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be delayed. A new study has found that physical activity can boost brain function for up to 24 hours and ...

Charles Hillman has known for a long time that exercise has a positive impact on the brain. This effect has been demonstrated ...

Exercise is known to greatly benefit the overall health of older adults. But a new study of nearly 600 seniors has found that neither exercise nor mindfulness improved cognitive function. Exercise ...

In modern society, physical inactivity and sedentary behavior have become common issues globally. This trend is also growing ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy causes progressive muscle degeneration and weakness, but physical exercise should still be part of a comprehensive treatment strategy. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is ...

Decades of exercise research data support the common view that steady workouts over the long haul produce not only physical benefits but also improved brain function. But what about single bursts of ...

Adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise – such as brisk walking – each week, or at least 75 minutes ...

What eye blinking has to to do the link between fitness and brain function. Scientists have been trying to find the exact mechanism behind the boost in brain function exercise gives us for a while. It ...

Beyond neurochemistry, exercise builds self-efficacy—the confidence that you can influence your health trajectory. Each ...

What’s the best type of exercise for lowering knee pain and improving daily function for those with knee osteoarthritis?