A University of Iowa-led research team has documented in humans that physical exercise sparks an increase in brain waves ...

A single exercise session increased electrical activity in a brain region tied to learning and memory, a first-of-its-kind ...

A UCSF team finds a liver protein, released with exercise, that improves memory in aging and Alzheimer’s disease by repairing the brain’s blood vessels. It's the missing link between exercise and ...

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Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of ...

Exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, supporting memory and thinking. Strength training may enhance cognitive performance and slow brain degeneration. Aim for 30-45 minutes of ...

A team at the University of California, San Francisco has identified a specific liver-produced enzyme that explains, at the molecular level, how physical exercise protects the aging brain from ...

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 ...

A structured home-based exercise program (EXCAP) reduces "chemo brain" and prevents physical decline during cancer treatment.

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 ...

New research breaks down the potential impact of playing a free online brain game. Here's what experts say about it.