As a neurobiologist trained in brain physiology, a fitness enthusiast and a mom, I spend hours at the local pool during the summer. It’s not unusual to see children gleefully splashing and swimming ...

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This simple, evidence-based habit can strengthen memory and help you navigate everyday life with ease. Reviewed by Dietitian Katey Davidson, M.Sc.FN, RD, CPT Cognitive training boosts memory and ...

Research shows that as individuals learn and acquire a new skill, their brain structure and activity changes. But how do more complex skills involving ...

One may dismiss it as a pass time, but brain exercises are now emerging as powerful tools for preserving your cognitive ...

Each morning, your brain embarks on a remarkable series of events: it transitions from being asleep, potentially in an alternate reality, to waking up. Within a short time, you regain waking ...

A new study found that playing an instrument could be super beneficial for your brain health. The results suggest the brain processes of older folks who play instruments actually act similar to those ...

Building endurance isn't just about muscles, it's about the brain. A newly discovered neural circuit in the hypothalamus rewires itself after exercise to boost heart and muscle strength.

E-bikes emerged as a way to get around on two-wheels without the strain and excess effort. But it turns out that the access to electric-powered exercise may be benefitting older riders in an ...

It turns out we might be building up our brain when we exercise.” Betley is corresponding author of the researchers’ published paper in Neuron, titled “ Exercise-induced activation of ventromedial ...

It’s no secret that aerobic exercise can help stave off some of the ravages of aging. But a growing body of research suggests that swimming might provide a unique boost to brain health. Regular ...