A new study suggests a single exercise session can increase electrical “ripples” in parts of the brain that support memory and learning ability. The research recorded electrical activity directly from ...

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, ...

Experts weigh in on the findings.

Does workout timing boost focus? Maybe, but consistency is what really counts.

A daily dose of exercise is good for both mind and body, but how much is enough? To find out, researchers from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) examined more than 50 adults between the ages ...

In an ambitious study, memory and learning abilities improved substantially after exercise among mice with a form of the ...

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 ...

A brief period of exercise may do more for your brain than you expect. New research led by the University of Iowa shows that even a single workout can rapidly shift how your brain processes memory.

A new research study published in Health Promotion Perspectives has found that exercise and meditation make a powerful combination for learning and memory in young adults. Physical exercise and ...

A new study suggests moderate to vigorous physical activity can boost scores on memory tests. Adding to the evidence that daily exercise is good for the brain. A new study finds physical activity ...

Research is increasingly showing that one of the best ways to boost memory, focus and brain health is exercise ...