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 ...

Adults who did regular aerobic exercise for a year had brains that appeared about one year younger on MRI scans than people ...

Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., a professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurobiology, says studies show that exercise can significantly improve many aspects of brain ...

A series of recent studies has pinpointed the specific molecules and biological pathways through which physical activity protects the brain from aging, disease, and toxic protein buildup. Researchers ...

Exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, supporting memory and thinking. Strength training may enhance cognitive performance and slow brain degeneration. Aim for 30-45 minutes of ...

Adults who exercised regularly for a year had brains that appeared nearly a year younger on MRI scans. Protecting brain health is a lifelong effort, and new findings from the AdventHealth Research ...

Resistance Training: People who engage in resistance training tend to have better brain health,” says Austin Perlmutter, M.D., coauthor of Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper ...

Here’s how to make your brain part of your “get fit and healthy” plan. Did you recently commit to a regular exercise plan? If so, congratulations, because you’re well on your way to a healthier body.

The electrical signals rippling across the brain during and after physical activity offer a measurable window into how ...

A 20-year study found brain games that boost speed and split attention helped prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

A large, long-term study found that playing a brain training video game may help protect the brain against dementia for ...