Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that ...

Learn how physical activity can counteract depression-like effects from unhealthy eating, thanks to gut-brain signaling.

New research reveals that exercise counteracts the mood-damaging effects of a Western-style diet through specific gut and ...

As you age, physical activity can help mitigate mood disorders by helping support bodily and cognitive health. Exercise options exist for all ability levels. According to the World Health Organization ...

Health experts will wax lyrical about fitness' impressive physical impact, but its effect on the brain and subsequent benefits for cognitive function and mental health can't be overstated, either.

A new study shows that cognitive training can increase the levels of a key chemical messenger in the brain responsible for decision-making.

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 in 6 people worldwide are living with a neurological disorder. In the U.S. alone, approximately 5.8 million people have Alzheimer's disease, and 1 ...

Researchers led by Professor Yvonne Nolan at University College Cork have identified specific metabolic pathways through which exercise counteracts the negative behavioral effects of consuming a ...

A swathe of research on cognitive function and exercise suggests that the benefits of physical activity can have profound advantages for your brain. Research published in Comparative Physiology, for ...

A new study claims that weekend bouts of exercise may be just as good for you as working out during the week. The study examined two sets of survey data from the Mexico City Prospective Study, and ...

I’ve been writing about the brain benefits of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness for over a decade. Every week, it seems there is new research that helps us better understand why exercise ...

Researchers found that while basketball and swimming offer some cognitive benefits, footbike training uniquely boosts both focus and self-control, making it the top exercise for tackling internet ...