Research into mice from UT Southwestern and other institutions shows brain cells help the body run farther and faster.

A brief period of exercise may do more for your brain than you expect. New research led by the University of Iowa shows that ...

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Key Takeaways Exercising in the morning can benefit mood the rest of the day.Afternoon ...

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When thinking about the benefits of exercise, most people picture stronger muscles, a healthier heart, or weight loss. But there's another powerful benefit you might not see — a sharper mind. New ...

A new study suggests a single exercise session can increase electrical “ripples” in parts of the brain that support memory and learning ability. The research recorded electrical activity directly from ...

A brief bout of physical exercise can create "ripples" of activity in your brain that help you store and retrieve memories.

As you age, physical activity can help mitigate mood disorders by helping support bodily and cognitive health. Exercise options exist for all ability levels. According to the World Health Organization ...

Can brain training improve walking? A 2026 study reveals how exercise and cognitive tasks help MCI patients with hearing loss ...

Recent preclinical advances expose how the gut microbiome impacts the maintenance of brain health through the ...

Last month, I began a series of posts focusing on recent scientific research that supports the philosophical claims in my latest book, Why We Dance: A Philosophy of Bodily Becoming. In turn, I am ...