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 ...

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

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 ...

In this article I summarize the benefits of exercise and offer specific tips on how to exercise for each benefit.

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report that extracellular vesicles released into the bloodstream ...

A swathe of research on cognitive function and exercise suggests that the benefits of physical activity can have profound advantages for your brain. Research published in Comparative Physiology, for ...

New research reveals running can significantly improve mood and reduce anxiety, even when consuming a diet high in fat and ...

Chronic stress and elevated cortisol levels can damage the body's natural rhythm and disrupt the part of the brain involved ...

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 ...