Science has confirmed that exercise is good for the brain. It increases blood flow, inhibits stress hormones, and stimulates the release of “feel-good” endorphins. One way exercise is thought to yield ...

One of the primary ways exercise benefits the brain is by increasing blood flow throughout the body. This enhanced ...

Staying mentally sharp isn’t just about puzzles and sleep—the right kind of physical exercise can significantly boost brain ...

You lace up your sneakers, hit the pavement for a run, or grab those weights for strength training, thinking mostly about how your muscles will respond. The burn, the pump, the eventual definition or ...

A study released this week offers more clues that help to explain why aerobic exercise is like 'Miracle-Gro' for the brain. Exercise has the power to increase cognitive functions and reduce your risk ...

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to adapt in response to thoughts, experiences and outside stimuli, essentially ...

The human brain is much more flexible than we ever thought. New studies have begun to suggest that, even in adulthood, the ...

Insulin is a glucose-lowering hormone that targets the peripheral tissues, especially the skeletal muscle and fatty tissues. Insulin also circulates throughout the brain, wherein it can impact the ...