Experts have known for years about the physical benefits of exercise, but research has been ongoing into how working out can impact your mind. Now, a new study reveals the best exercise for brain ...

There are plenty of science-backed ways to get smarter. You can learn several things in succession to harness the power of interleaving. You can vary the way you study. You can test yourself. You can ...

Just 20 minutes of exercise is as good as a coffee for our working memory, according to a new, first-of-its-kind study. Share on Pinterest Exercise may be just as good, if not better, than coffee for ...

Mental exercises, including memory games, may help boost brain health by creating new brain cells and connections. Brain exercises are important throughout life, and perhaps even more so in older ...

A new research study published in Health Promotion Perspectives has found that exercise and meditation make a powerful combination for learning and memory in young adults. Physical exercise and ...

A simple "one-minute" daily exercise can enhance brain health and stave off cognitive decline, an expert said. This is ...

We've long known exercise has a wonderful effect on the brain. It makes you happier, evens your temperament and can even mitigate the painful withdrawal from heroin addiction. Now evidence suggests ...

“Aerobic exercise triggers new cell growth in the hippocampus (memory hub). This growth of new neurons is called neurogenesis. Exercise promotes neurogenesis by increasing BDNF (Brain-Derived ...

Researchers have identified a substance in muscles that helps explain the connection between a fit body and a sharp mind. When muscles work, they release a protein that appears to generate new cells ...