More muscle mass was linked to younger brains in new research, suggesting resistance training can support long-term brain ...

An international team of researchers is studying how vibration applied to tendons influences how people experience physical ...

Charles Hillman has known for a long time that exercise has a positive impact on the brain. This effect has been demonstrated ...

The connection between physical movement and brain function has emerged as one of neuroscience’s most significant discoveries. The human brain, despite representing only 2% of body weight, consumes ...

Training your brain with strategies to improve its ability to recall information may improve memory and delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. Brain training has long been a ...

More than seven million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, a brain condition that affects your memory ...

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.

If the idea of going to the gym makes you moan and groan, you’re not alone. Let’s be honest: It’s called working out for a reason. Though incredibly good for you, exercise doesn’t always feel so good.

Stroke recovery represents one of the most challenging yet hopeful journeys in medicine. While the brain damage from a stroke cannot be reversed, the remarkable ability of the human brain to rewire ...

Insulin is a glucose-lowering hormone that targets the peripheral tissues, especially the skeletal muscle and fatty tissues. Insulin also circulates throughout the brain, wherein it can impact the ...