I’ve seen growing research on the benefits of exercise for your brain. Even after a light yoga session or a jog around the block, I can personally attest that I feel more focused and productive, so ...

Let's break down the research.

We know that exercise is good for our physical health, but mounting research is showing that it can help improve our brain ...

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

New research suggests that exercise may not just help your body over time — it could actually make every workout more ...

There are so many reasons to work out, from mental health perks to straight-up physical fitness. But new research suggests that ramping up your fitness routine can spark a larger release of ...

Science has confirmed that exercise is good for the brain. It increases blood flow, inhibits stress hormones, and stimulates the release of “feel-good” endorphins. One way exercise is thought to yield ...

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.

We have more control over our brains in old age than we might think. If only there were a way to reverse or even just stop the aging process. Sadly that will probably never be a thing (no matter what ...

A study released this week offers more clues that help to explain why aerobic exercise is like 'Miracle-Gro' for the brain. Exercise has the power to increase cognitive functions and reduce your risk ...