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

There is a strong link between regular physical exercise and good brain health, according to one study. Researchers found ...

You lace up your sneakers, hit the pavement for a run, or grab those weights for strength training, thinking mostly about how your muscles will respond. The burn, the pump, the eventual definition or ...

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 ...

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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, ...

They’re all brawn and brain. Exercising could result in more brain volume, new research suggests. The study, published last month in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, analyzed brain scans of more ...

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Forget about crosswords as your only solution. While mental challenges are good, Dr. Linker explains that certain types of exercise have a much deeper impact on our brain health. As we age, our brain ...

Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here’s why, and how to reap the benefits. By Dana G. Smith Growing up in the Netherlands, Henriette van Praag had always ...

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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 ...