Decades of research has found that exercise is helpful for overall health and fitness, doing everything from lowering your risk of heart disease to helping you sleep better. According to a new study, ...

Even on days when you're lagging in energy, exercise can give your brain a boost. That's according to researchers at the University of Missouri (Mizzou), who made a specific discovery about physical ...

A multicomponent exercise program that includes strength, aerobic, agility, and balance training exercises is cost-effective and results in improved cognition among stroke survivors, compared with a ...

Engaging in two or more types of exercise compared to just one can delay cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new report. This meta-analysis, published Sunday in Frontiers in Aging ...

While scientists have always recommended physical activity to keep the brain healthy, research now shows regular stretching and motion exercises can help older people with mild memory troubles.

Researchers at the University of California San Diego and Wake Forest University have found that both low and moderate-high intensity exercise could be valuable tools in the fight against Alzheimer's.

Aerobic-resistance exercises and computerized cognitive training improved brain power in older adults with mild cognitive impairments. But add vitamin D into the mix — thought to be linked with better ...

Cognitive functioning is not often cited as a personal goal for most exercisers, until it begins to decline. The rate of decline varies for everyone, but one thing is clear -- physical activity can ...

Structured exercise programs can prevent cognitive decline in patients undergoing chemotherapy, according to latest research in the JNCCN (Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network). The ...

A side plank uses resistance to provide a full-body workout. Source: April Laugh / Pixabay, used with permission Following a healthful diet, being physically active, using stress management techniques ...

The literature is full of myths about how to prevent brain aging. One of most durable is that exercise can delay or prevent the decline in cognitive function that typically comes with normal aging.