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 ...

Using brain games and mental exercises are incredibly important for keeping your memory strong as you get older, but research ...

Lapses in attention are common for adults, and the longer we are supposed to be "on-task," the more likely we are to be mind wandering (or sleeping) in class or during a meeting. Source: Stokkete / ...

Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., a professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurobiology, says studies show that exercise can significantly improve many aspects of brain ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Your brain has the hefty responsibility of keeping you safe, ...

The connection between physical movement and brain function has emerged as one of neuroscience’s most significant discoveries. The human brain, despite representing only 2% of body weight, consumes ...

New research reveals that exercise counteracts the mood-damaging effects of a Western-style diet through specific gut and hormonal mechanisms. Running restored metabolites tied to mental well-being ...

We tend to sit longer at the holiday table during the holiday season and sometimes overeat during all the delicious meals. However, we cannot forget about moving, especially those of us who are no ...

Plus the best way to get your blood pumping, according to brain health experts. Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, supporting memory ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A joint study by University Hospitals and the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System investigated whether exercise could forge new neurological connections in the brains of Parkinson’s ...