According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 in 6 people worldwide are living with a neurological disorder. In the U.S. alone, approximately 5.8 million people have Alzheimer's disease, and 1 ...

Health experts will wax lyrical about fitness' impressive physical impact, but its effect on the brain and subsequent benefits for cognitive function and mental health can't be overstated, either.

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 ...

I’ve been writing about the brain benefits of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness for over a decade. Every week, it seems there is new research that helps us better understand why exercise ...

A swathe of research on cognitive function and exercise suggests that the benefits of physical activity can have profound advantages for your brain. Research published in Comparative Physiology, 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 ...

Aerobic exercise may promote myelin repair in some parts of the brain in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a ...

A new study claims that weekend bouts of exercise may be just as good for you as working out during the week. The study examined two sets of survey data from the Mexico City Prospective Study, and ...