It's universally accepted that the benefits of exercise go well beyond fitness, from reducing the risk of disease to improving sleep and enhancing mood. Physical activity gives cognitive function a ...

(Science Photo Library/Canva) Exercise works wonders throughout the human body, including the brain. Research suggests an ...

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

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 ...

A new neuroscience study reveals that even a single short workout may rapidly enhance brain activity linked to memory and ...

While scientists already knew that exercise is good for the brain, they were uncertain about its effects on the specific ...

A new study shows that improving your cardiovascular endurance changes your neural chemistry. Fitter individuals release ...

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