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AMES, Iowa – People with less consistent brain blood flow patterns may be at greater risk of dementia and cerebrovascular disease. To explore whether regular aerobic exercise can help, researchers at ...

A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain stops, often due to a blocked artery or a burst blood vessel. While yoga won’t ...

Cognitive functions, also known as intellectual functions, encompass thinking, understanding, memory, language, computation, and judgment, and are performed in the cerebrum. The prefrontal cortex (PFC ...

Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here’s why, and how to reap the benefits. By Dana G. Smith Growing up in the Netherlands, Henriette van Praag had always ...

Having a sharp memory isn’t just about genetics — it’s about how you care for your brain every day. Whether you’re a student ...

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 ...

If you think improving heart health means pounding treadmills or gasping through high-intensity workouts, here’s some good news it doesn’t have to. You can keep your heart happy and strong with simple ...

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