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 ...

Caring for your brain is a lifelong journey—and new research from the AdventHealth Research Institute offers hopeful news. A ...

McGill University researchers found training your brain in a specific, targeted, computerized way can produce important ...

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 ...

— -- Montreal-based boxer Sylvera "Sly" Louis suffered a knockout late last year that could have ended his fighting career. But three months later he returned to the ring, a feat he credits to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Humans exist to move. Our bodies adapt to stimulus’ such as running and lifting things repetitively so that they can become more efficient and we can become better at surviving through strain, ...

With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain ...