One of the brain’s biggest benefits from exercise – the birth of new neurons – may not even require any movement. Instead, ...

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that ...

As you age, physical activity can help mitigate mood disorders by helping support bodily and cognitive health. Exercise options exist for all ability levels. According to the World Health Organization ...

It’s no secret that aerobic exercise can help stave off some of the ravages of aging. But a growing body of research suggests ...

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 in 6 people worldwide are living with a neurological disorder. In the U.S. alone, approximately 5.8 million people have Alzheimer's disease, and 1 ...

Our diet is said to be key to our body and mind health. Although many people believe that they can eat all the junk food they ...

A new exercise for brain health protein study shows how movement protects your brain against dementia. Here's what you need to know. Kaitlin is a neuropsychologist at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center ...

According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, an estimated 10 million people around the world live with Parkinson’s disease — a neurological condition that affects a person’s ability to move. Parkinson’s ...

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 ...

Physical activity can help manage mood disorders and improve mental well-being in older adults. Exercises appropriate for all ability levels are available. The World Health Organization (WHO) ...