What if the key to sharper memory, better concentration, even a lower risk of dementia, lay as close as getting your body up and moving? Science suggests it might. A landmark study published in the ...

Exercise made 40-year-olds' brains look younger in 12 months, but the biological mystery remains: fitness gains didn't ...

Exercise doesn’t just challenge the body; it challenges how the brain interprets effort. Scientists discovered that vibrating tendons before cycling allowed people to push harder without feeling like ...

Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) or "cardiofitness" helps us live longer, healthier lives. It's also linked to better brain health and sharper thinking as we age. Mountains of science-backed evidence ...

Movement represents more than just physical exercise—it’s a neurological optimization strategy. Recent research from Penn State College of Medicine shines a light on how everyday activities can ...

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 ...

New research suggests that exercise difficulty isn’t just about muscles or fitness, it’s about perception. By subtly altering ...

Want to give your brain a boost for tomorrow? Get in a little pulse-pounding exercise today, a new study shows. In a finding that suggests the benefits of exercise may linger longer than believed, ...

New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a ...

Seniors who want to stay sharp as they age should hit the treadmill, elliptical or exercise bike as often as possible. A new study shows that better cardio fitness in older age is linked to healthier ...

Regular exercise can ease depression as much as talk therapy and medication, a review finds — but it's not sufficient on its ...