Every lift, sprint, or explosive movement begins in the brain. Your central nervous system (CNS) sends the signal, your motor neurons activate muscle fibers, and the movement happens. A strong, ...

Research reveals strong connections between muscle strength and cognitive function in patients with COPD, highlighting the potential for rehabilitation strategies. There is a relationship between ...

More muscle mass was linked to younger brains in new research, suggesting resistance training can support long-term brain ...

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned bodybuilder, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about ‘mind-muscle connection.’ After all, even four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler said, “Work the muscles, not ...

New connections begin to form between brain cells almost immediately as animals learn a new task, according to a study published this week in Nature. Led by researchers at the University of California ...

Some workouts leave you buzzing, muscles pumping, and energy on high. Others leave you wondering if you made any progress at all. The difference often comes down to more than just the weight on the ...

The findings suggest that while chronic pain was associated with accelerated brain aging in earlier studies, healthy ...

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The illustration shows the three experimental conditions. In the first (Photo), participants saw a static image of a hand in the final phase of a movement. In the second (Video), they watched the ...

Last week, I wrote a post about how high-intensity aerobic exercise can stimulate the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that's often described as Miracle-Gro for the brain ...