In this article I summarize the benefits of exercise and offer specific tips on how to exercise for each benefit.

Physical activity doesn’t need to be intense or lengthy to reap the mood-boosting benefits — including lowering the risk of ...

Regular exercise significantly boosts brain health by increasing blood flow and a key protein, BDNF, which aids in learning, ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Working out can be a great way to protect your brain ...

Your brain doesn’t have to become sluggish, forgetful, or foggy just because you’re getting older. While some minor changes in processing speed are normal with aging, significant cognitive decline isn ...

Researchers measured acetylcholine production in participants' brains at the beginning and end of the 10-week trial.

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s official: Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier. That’s according to ...

A Florida International University study suggests that perceived exertion during exercise can be altered through controlled physical challenges. The study indicates that pushing physical limits can ...

Much has been made of the power of habit. We’re encouraged to make healthy choices our default and to understand the way that the brain sets certain tasks, such as our morning commute, on autopilot to ...