The brain is made up of distinct regions, each responsible for different functions. Keeping these areas healthy is essential ...

There is a strong link between regular physical exercise and good brain health, according to one study. Researchers found ...

We all know that weightlifting is great for building muscle—and it has fantastic potential to improve (and maintain) bone ...

New research suggests that regular aerobic exercise doesn’t just benefit the heart muscle, but subtly rewires the nerves that control how the heart works. Regular physical activity does more than ...

Previous studies have shown that aerobic exercise benefits cognitive functioning in older people, but new research suggests that different forms of regular aerobic exercise can also improve cognitive ...

Decades of exercise research data support the common view that steady workouts over the long haul produce not only physical benefits but also improved brain function. But what about single bursts of ...

Data sources Cochrane Central, PsycINFO, Embase, Medline and CINAHL. Eligibility criteria Peer-reviewed, randomised controlled trials, in English (1990–present), which examined the effects of exercise ...

In a recent study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry, researchers from University College London discussed the possible mechanisms through which depression impacts motivation and its ...

Exercises that wake up foundational muscles, have some complexity, and include explosive movements can get you ready for the ...

High-intensity interval training outperforms standard home exercise in improving fitness for patients with inflammatory ...