Variety and novelty in general are important for brain fitness too, so diversifying exercise types, mixing up your workouts, ...

A morning ritual of brain-altering activities can improve focus, memory, creativity and decision-making all day long. Simple mental exercises that take just a few minutes, in contrast, can help hone ...

Decades of research has found that exercise is helpful for overall health and fitness, doing everything from lowering your risk of heart disease to helping you sleep better. According to a new study, ...

New research tracking thousands of adults suggests that staying active during a specific life stage can slash dementia risk ...

When it comes to keeping your brain sharp, scientists have calculated the exact age when exercise matters the most. The JAMA ...

Experts have known for years about the physical benefits of exercise, but research has been ongoing into how working out can impact your mind. Now, a new study reveals the best exercise for brain ...

A vibrating device could make workouts feel easier—helping people push harder without feeling the strain so badly.

Regular physical activity in midlife and older adulthood may cut dementia risk by up to 45%, showing it’s never too late to ...

The joint study used deep brain stimulation devices to measure how 12 exercise sessions created new neural pathways in ...

You’ve probably heard it before: the brain is a muscle that can be strengthened. It’s an assumption that has spawned a multimillion-dollar computer-game industry of electronic brainteasers and memory ...