Physical exercise is widely recognized as a vital factor for enhancing cognitive function. Long-term exercise programs have consistently been shown to improve memory, attention, and decision-making ...

Adults who did regular aerobic exercise for a year had brains that appeared about one year younger on MRI scans than people ...

The effects of exercise would not be nearly as powerful without the input of the brain, according to new research. A study on ...

A study in Germany found that a 30-minute session of moderate-intensity physical exercise reduced rumination in depressed individuals compared to sitting. The reduction was visible in both ...

Exercise does more than strengthen muscles; it also rewires the brain. In a study published in Neuron, researchers reveal ...

Scientists have shown that specialized cells involved in how the body responds to insulin are activated in the brain after exercise, suggesting that physical activity may directly improve brain ...

As you age, physical activity can help mitigate mood disorders by helping support bodily and cognitive health. Exercise options exist for all ability levels. According to the World Health Organization ...

Charles Hillman has known for a long time that exercise has a positive impact on the brain. This effect has been demonstrated by the Northeastern University psychology professor and others in varied ...

Lead study author Ana Triana underwent twice-weekly brain scans, took mood surveys and wore technology that tracked her movements as she went about her daily routine for five months. Matti Ahlgren / ...

The metabolic tug-of-war: Exercise versus ultra-processed diet. Voluntary exercise exerts an antidepressant-like behavioral effect and attenuates metabolic dysregulation in rats fed a cafeteria diet.