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

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

The brain is a complex organ that regulates everything you do. It sends and receives chemical and electrical signals through the body that control and coordinate thought, memory, emotion, ...

Strength training, which means weight-bearing exercises that challenge your muscles, can contribute to dementia prevention, especially when combined with other types of exercise.

Physical exercise isn't just good for your heart and muscles. "Any kind of exercise will keep blood flowing to your brain, and there is evidence it may help new brain cells grow," says Gino Colombara, ...

The brain may not be a muscle (it’s an organ), but a good rule of thumb is to treat it like one. Experts suggest ...

They say, it doesn’t take much to keep the heart young — just don’t let your inner child die!For the brain, the to-do list is ...

Skip the jitters. Try these four morning exercises that boost energy, sharpen focus, and help you rely less on coffee after ...

Chronic stress and elevated cortisol levels can damage the body's natural rhythm and disrupt the part of the brain involved ...

This normal part of aging can adversely affect memory, thinking, mood, and more. Here’s what you can do to offset these changes. Menopause is a natural part of aging. In fact, more than a million U.S.

Outdoor workouts may seem healthy, but rising air pollution poses hidden threats to brain health. Experts reveal how ...