For Day 3, we’re asking you to spend at least 20 minutes exercising for your brain. Go for a walk with your accountability ...

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to adapt in response to thoughts, experiences and outside stimuli, essentially ...

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 ...

New research confirms that regular physical activity doesn’t just strengthen your body — it significantly boosts brain power, ...

One of the primary ways exercise benefits the brain is by increasing blood flow throughout the body. This enhanced ...

Exercise boosts brain health by enhancing mood, memory, and cognition over time, with benefits varying by workout type. Balance aerobic workouts with activities requiring focus, like dance or tai chi, ...

Resistance Training: People who engage in resistance training tend to have better brain health,” says Austin Perlmutter, M.D., coauthor of Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper ...

The brain is a delicate organ that experiences specific changes with age. Older individuals tend to be at a higher risk for developing dementia. Researchers are interested in finding what ...

Running fights junk food’s mental toll—healing the gut, balancing hormones, and protecting the brain.

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 ...

The most notable for me is that research demonstrates how we can influence our longevity by making small consistent changes.

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 ...