A brief bout of physical exercise can create "ripples" of activity in your brain that help you store and retrieve memories.

TikTok trends are pushing “brain workouts” into the spotlight—but science reveals a deeper, more powerful truth.

A single session of physical exercise can spawn a boost of neural activity in brain networks that underlie learning and memory, according to a new study led by the University of Iowa. The researchers ...

Staying sharp as we age is top of mind for many of us. The brain is the body’s command center, yet cognitive function naturally shifts over time. While some factors, like genetics, are beyond your ...

Even a brief time spent on a bedside pedal device has positively impacted an area of the brain related to memory, according ...

For the first time, a new study in mice has identified an exercise-activated gene (Mtss1L) that appears to increase synaptic connectivity between neurons in the hippocampus. The neuroscientists at ...

If one of your health goals is to support your brain, you can probably already name a few hobbies that have an impact. After all, learning a new language, playing a musical instrument and doing ...

Runners in Hawaii exercise at sunset. Exercise has profound effects on brain structure and provides more subtle mental health benefits as well. Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images for IRONMAN Mental health ...

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 ...

Experts reveal the social behaviors that keep your brain sharp as you get older.

Discover 25 everyday habits that are shrinking your brain right now. Learn how common daily choices impact cognitive health ...