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

Exercise may protect the brain from the mood effects of high-fat, high-sugar diets, linking movement to mental resilience.

New research reveals that exercise counteracts the mood-damaging effects of a Western-style diet through specific gut and ...

Health experts will wax lyrical about fitness' impressive physical impact, but its effect on the brain and subsequent benefits for cognitive function and mental health can't be overstated, either.

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 ...

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 ...

Plus the best way to get your blood pumping, according to brain health experts. Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 in 6 people worldwide ...

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 ...

A new study claims that weekend bouts of exercise may be just as good for you as working out during the week. The study examined two sets of survey data from the Mexico City Prospective Study, and ...

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 ...

Researchers found that while basketball and swimming offer some cognitive benefits, footbike training uniquely boosts both focus and self-control, making it the top exercise for tackling internet ...