A single exercise session increased electrical activity in a brain region tied to learning and memory, a first-of-its-kind ...

A single session of physical exercise can spawn a boost of neural activity in brain networks that underlie learning and ...

BDNF is protective for the brain and plays a crucial role in learning and memory. Researchers have found that exercise boosts BDNF levels. The post How does exercise boost learning and memory? The ...

Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of ...

Increasing physical fitness leads to a larger release of BDNF and better prefrontal cortex activity after a single session of exercise.

If you want to get your body in shape, doing squats every day isn't going to be enough. You need a well-rounded approach that involves full-body strength-training, cardio, and changes in the kitchen.

Op-Ed: What I tell my patients—and what I try to practice myself—is this: you don’t need perfection. You just need to move.

Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., a professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurobiology, says studies show that exercise can significantly improve many aspects of brain ...

Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of exercise, a new study led by a UCL researcher has found.

When it comes to keeping your brain sharp and agile for years to come, some of the most powerful strategies are surprisingly unconventional. Exciting new studies suggest that a handful of unexpected ...

A single 30-minute session of moderate exercise on a stationary bicycle increases activation in the circuits of the brain that are associated with semantic memory retrieval — including the hippocampus ...