The electrical signals rippling across the brain during and after physical activity offer a measurable window into how exercise reshapes mood. Researchers have spent decades recording ...

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A single session of physical exercise can spawn a boost of neural activity in brain networks that underlie learning and memory, according to a new study led by the University of Iowa. The researchers ...

A new study suggests a single exercise session can increase electrical “ripples” in parts of the brain that support memory and learning ability. The research recorded electrical activity directly from ...

Caring for your brain is a lifelong journey—and new research from the AdventHealth Research Institute offers hopeful news. A simple, steady exercise routine may help your brain stay biologically ...

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 ...

Common knowledge: Exercise is good for you. A little less common, but still pretty common: Exercise is good for your brain. Not very common knowledge but should be: The cascade of beneficial effects ...

While you might know that you need to exercise your body, did you know that it might also be important to exercise your mind? You've probably heard the old adage "use it or lose it." Many researchers ...

It’s no secret that regular exercise benefits the body. But scientists say it may also improve your brain to the point where it appears younger. At least that’s the key takeaway from a recent study ...

Exercise is often described as one of the best things we can do for the brain. It can sharpen memory, support mood, and lower the risk of cognitive decline later in life. How does movement in the body ...