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 ...

As we age, our brain experiences both structural and functional changes. Over time, this can cause a decline in cognitive abilities, memory, and even emotional regulation. Certain lifestyle factors ...

Everything from figuring out a new route to work to learning a tricky new tango step has been touted as a good way to stimulate the brain. If you could do one of those while eating blueberries and ...

The brain's dorsal medial habenula (dMHb) may be responsible for an individual's motivation to exercise and participate in other potentially rewarding activities, a finding that could lead to improved ...

The Wits Fitness program offers interactive activities and memory exercises to boost brain health for adults in Galesburg and ...

Want to give your brain a boost for tomorrow? Get in a little pulse-pounding exercise today, a new study shows. In a finding that suggests the benefits of exercise may linger longer than believed, ...

Science is showing us that everyday choices—like moving more, eating well, and sleeping better—can protect memory and keep our brains sharper for longer. From structured lifestyle programs to simple ...

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 ...

Every week, it seems there is new cutting-edge research that confirms the brain benefits of physical activity. For example, a study released today reports that sustained aerobic exercise increases the ...

Research shows that targeted brain training, especially adaptive speed-based exercises, can significantly lower dementia risk even decades later. These activities work by enhancing neuroplasticity, ...