We often hear that regular exercise keeps our bodies healthy. But what many people don’t know is that it also plays a major role in keeping our brains sharp. A short workout can do much more than burn ...

Common knowledge: Exercise is good for you. A little less common, but still pretty common: Exercise is good for your brain. Not very common knowledge but should be: The cascade of beneficial effects ...

If you want to get your body in shape, doing squats every day isn't going to be enough. You need a well-rounded approach that involves full-body strength-training, cardio, and changes in the kitchen.

WASHINGTON – “Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description. Do a crossword puzzle a day and you may just get ...

Exercise may sharpen the mind by repairing the brain’s protective shield. Researchers found that physical activity prompts the liver to release an enzyme that removes a harmful protein causing the ...

Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., a professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurobiology, says studies show that exercise can significantly improve many aspects of brain ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Keeping our minds sharp and active can keep our brains healthy. "Any exercise retrains the brain," says Dr. Perminder Bhatia. "What happens when people get dementia is that ...

Your brain doesn’t have to become sluggish, forgetful, or foggy just because you’re getting older. While some minor changes in processing speed are normal with aging, significant cognitive decline isn ...

Brain training apps are an incredibly popular tool for supporting cognitive function and providing quick mental stimulation, with what many consider to be the original brain training app, Lumosity, ...

As a neurologist, neuroscientist, and professor, I have been asked the same question thousands of times by people of all ages: “Can I really improve my memory now—and keep my mind sharp as I get older ...