Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that ...

The brain is a complex organ that regulates everything you do. It sends and receives chemical and electrical signals through the body that control and coordinate thought, memory, emotion, ...

One of the brain’s biggest benefits from exercise – the birth of new neurons – may not even require any movement. Instead, ...

It’s no secret that aerobic exercise can help stave off some of the ravages of aging. But a growing body of research suggests ...

As a parent, a spouse, and someone who works full time at my job and pretty much full time at keeping a household running, I often feel like I have 20 tabs open in my brain at once. There are always ...

Truth: They woke up like this. Some people really are more inclined to find joy in exercise. But! You can rewire your brain to join that “love it” group, research shows. When experts measured the ...

Regular exercise can have many health benefits for all ages, including physical and mental health benefits. Here are the top ...

Runners in Hawaii exercise at sunset. Exercise has profound effects on brain structure and provides more subtle mental health benefits as well. Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images for IRONMAN Mental health ...

To help prevent dementia and Alzheimer's disease, people should take a brisk walk each day, limit their TV time and do a crossword puzzle instead.

Outdoor workouts may seem healthy, but rising air pollution poses hidden threats to brain health. Experts reveal how ...