Brain workouts can enhance and preserve brain function. Activities like acquiring new skills, solving puzzles, and even playing video games can boost memory and improve brain connectivity. These ...

Exercise, therefore, is potentially able to improve the brain’s capacity to respond to insulin for neuronal function, he said. Insulin is a hormone increasingly recognized to regulate cognition, the ...

An updated systematic review finds exercise is as effective as therapy and medication for treating depression. Exercise ...

Consistent exercise boosts blood flow among other mind-body benefits.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo illustration by Jim Cooke / photos by Getty Images) Exercise has long been linked with stronger brains and reduced risk of ...

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 ...

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.

Regular physical activity is important for maintaining a healthy brain as we age. But experts say one particular form of exercise—resistance training—is crucial for brain health, with research showing ...

Researchers say exercise may be just as beneficial as medication, but caution that more studies are needed ...

It’s no secret exercise is good for your body—but what about your brain? Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurobiology and vice chair for Faculty Affairs and Development ...

Physical therapists recommend aerobic exercise to boost brain health. It improves neuroplasticity, increases brain volume, boosts mood and lowers inflammation. Strength training, a healthy diet and ...