Decades of research has found that exercise is helpful for overall health and fitness, doing everything from lowering your risk of heart disease to helping you sleep better. According to a new study, ...

The short-term boost our brains get after we do exercise persists throughout the following day, suggests a study led by UCL (University College London) researchers. Previous research in a laboratory ...

The short-term boost our brains get after we do exercise persists throughout the following day, suggests a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers. Previous research in a ...

The ability to learn, consolidate and retrieve information is critical for everyday life. Cognitive function begins to decline with normal aging 1,2,3 and is severely exacerbated by Alzheimer’s ...

A brisk walk, dancing, or climbing a few flights of stairs can improve memory for up to 24 hours, a new study suggests. Exercise boosts blood flow to the brain and stimulates the release of ...

In a world full of mental distractions, the simple ability to remember things clearly might feel like a gift. But memory isn't just a function of the brain; it’s very much connected to the body.

A lack of physical activity increases the risk of long-term conditions such as type 2 diabetes. It can also affect cognitive ...

Objective To evaluate systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of exercise on general cognition, memory and executive function across all populations and ages. Methods ...

Around one in three adults fail to meet the recommended levels of exercise and it's worse for children. Here's why this is a ...

The short-term boost our brains get after we do exercise persists throughout the following day, suggests a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers. Previous research in a ...