Experts weigh in on the findings.

A brief period of exercise may do more for your brain than you expect. New research led by the University of Iowa shows that even a single workout can rapidly shift how your brain processes memory.

So, if you’re already physically active, you can still see the BDNF-boosting benefits of working out. “While our body already ...

But new research suggests that ramping up your fitness routine can spark a larger release of brain-boosting proteins. There ...

The blood–brain barrier acts like a security system for your brain—and exercise may help strengthen it. This article explains ...

But anytime you learn new information, you’re strengthening those neuronal connections, and you want to build a reserve.” ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Now, a new study offers one of the clearest glimpses yet into a suspected mechanism: after a single 20-minute session of ...

The connection between physical movement and brain function has emerged as one of neuroscience’s most significant discoveries. The human brain, despite representing only 2% of body weight, consumes ...

It's no secret that exercise benefits both the mind and body, and it's increasingly being recognized as a powerful tool for ...

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 ...

New research suggests that consistent aerobic exercise can help keep your brain biologically younger. Adults who exercised regularly for a year showed brains that appeared nearly a year younger than ...