Quick fix for anxiety: A treadmill session helped anxious students calm nerves and sharpen focus before tests. Brain filter restored: Exercise improved inhibitory control, allowing participants to ...

Neurologists, neuropsychologists, and other brain health experts have reached rare consensus that regular physical activity is the single most effective habit for protecting and enhancing cognitive ...

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 ...

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 ...

There’s a woman at my gym who walks on the treadmill in an unconventional manner. She treads backwards; sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly while reading a magazine ...

You probably saw this buzzword, "neuroplasticity," and wondered what is all the fuss about. Neuroplasticity, it turns out, is one of the most important aspects of brain health and keeping not just our ...

Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to adapt and learn in response to life experiences. It can allow you to gain new skills and recover from injury and trauma. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ...

To keep your brain healthy, you don't need fancy equipment or hours in the gym. You can perform exercises that spark ...