A single session of physical exercise can spawn a boost of neural activity in brain networks that underlie learning and memory, according to a new study led by the University of Iowa.

Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of exercise, a new study led by a UCL researcher has found.

One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning and intellectually ...

We’re learning that frailty can quietly arrive decades before old age, with some people in their 30s or 40s unknowingly in a pre-frail state. There are surprising ways to stay strong – and it’s not al ...

Researchers capture the first direct evidence in humans that a single 20-minute exercise session triggers memory-boosting brain ripples.

A single session of physical exercise can spawn a boost of neural activity in brain networks that underlie learning and ...

Summary: Does a 15-minute run benefit an athlete more than a beginner? According to new research, the answer is a resounding yes. The study found that as physical fitness levels increase, so does the ...

Exercise can be a powerful tool to improve symptoms of anxiety and depression. The amino acid tryptophan may be part of the ...

A team at the University of California, San Francisco has identified a specific liver-produced enzyme that explains, at the molecular level, how physical exercise protects the aging brain from ...

A growing body of research suggests exercise can be beneficial for cognitive health.