The brain is always active, even during sleep. However, certain activities can engage the brain in new ways, potentially leading to improvements in memory, cognitive function, or creativity. This ...

Physical exercise is widely recognized as a vital factor for enhancing cognitive function. Long-term exercise programs have consistently been shown to improve memory, attention, and decision-making ...

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to adapt in response to thoughts, experiences and outside stimuli, essentially reshaping its connections and changing how it functions. Research has found that ...

Brain workouts can enhance and preserve brain function. Activities like acquiring new skills, solving puzzles, and even playing video games can boost memory and improve brain connectivity. These ...

Declining brain function is a natural part of the aging process, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be delayed. A new study has found that physical activity can boost brain function for up to 24 hours and ...

Exercise, therefore, is potentially able to improve the brain’s capacity to respond to insulin for neuronal function, he said. Insulin is a hormone increasingly recognized to regulate cognition, the ...

Do you want to improve the structure and function of your brain? Research at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign continues to ...

Adults who followed aerobic exercise guidelines showed slower brain aging on MRI, offering clues for midlife brain health.

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.

Regular physical activity is important for maintaining a healthy brain as we age. But experts say one particular form of exercise—resistance training—is crucial for brain health, with research showing ...

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 ...

Getting swole is great. But cognitive function also improves when you work a certain muscle group. “Never skip leg day” ...