An aged mouse finishes its last lap on a running wheel, and within hours something unexpected happens: its liver floods the ...

Exercise increases dopamine signaling in the motor areas of mice, according to research recently published in JNeurosci. It's no secret exercise is good for the brain - working out can improve mood, ...

The results of research in mice, headed by a team of researchers at the University of Queensland, has provided new insights into how exercise may help to prevent or slow cognitive decline during aging ...

Irisin, a hormone released during exercise, appears to directly shield neurons from damage in a mouse model of multiple ...

Healthy sleep and regular exercise can work to counteract genetic mutations in white blood cells that are associated with ...

The hormone irisin is necessary for the cognitive benefits of exercise in healthy mice and can rescue cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published August 20 in ...

Based on the data, exercise is as close to a miracle drug as humans have got. It boosts brain health, mood, metabolism, muscle strength, and longevity. Still, some people miss out on these ...