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 recent study published in the journal Neuron suggests that the brain plays a direct role in how the body builds endurance ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A recent study by biomedical engineers highlights the benefits of combining physical and cognitive exercises for aging adults. Conducted at Ohio's Activate Brain and Body Fitness ...

A new study has revealed that exercise builds endurance not only by strengthening muscles, but by rewiring the brain. Certain ...

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 ...

To keep your brain healthy, you don't need fancy equipment or hours in the gym. You can perform exercises that spark brain-boosting chemicals, improve focus, and enhance learning but remember to be ...

Exercise may be training your brain just as much as your body. Researchers discovered that certain brain cells stay highly ...

Summer is right around the corner — and if that alone isn’t enough to get you back in the gym, this just might. A new study ...

You might have expected the best brain workout to be word games, but we’ve rounded up six unconventional balance exercises ...

If you want to get your body in shape, doing squats every day isn't going to be enough. You need a well-rounded approach that involves full-body strength-training, cardio, and changes in the kitchen.

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Optwell's Mindful Movement class combines physical exercise with mental challenges to strengthen neural connections and promote brain health, as research suggests that challenging the brain and body ...