We often hear that regular exercise keeps our bodies healthy. But what many people don’t know is that it also plays a major role in keeping our brains sharp. A short workout can do much more than burn ...

Exercise may sharpen the mind by repairing the brain’s protective shield. Researchers found that physical activity prompts the liver to release an enzyme that removes a harmful protein causing the ...

A new study suggests a single exercise session can increase electrical ripples in parts of the brain that support memory and learning ability. The research recorded electrical activity directly from ...

Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered a mechanism that could explain how exercise improves cognition by shoring up the brain’s protective barrier of blood vessels. With age, this network of ...

Aerobic exercise and strength training offer unique and complementary benefits for brain health, according to a growing body of research. While each activity alone can support cognitive function, ...

Scientists are reporting the first compelling evidence in people that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines with age. A 10-week study of people 65 or older ...

A new study examines how memory and exercise are connected. Scientists studied the human brain and discovered how much exercise may help prevent memory loss over time. Experts share their thoughts on ...

Exercise prevents brain ageing and memory loss by strengthening the blood–brain barrier, the structure that keeps harmful substances out of the brain 1. Gregor Bieri at the University of California, ...

Consistency is key to building an exercise routine. But with each workout, something else is taking shape: the brain is adapting, rewiring itself in ways that help the body go farther and last longer, ...

A new study (Cardenas et al., 2026) suggests that just 20 minutes of moderate cardio may trigger brain activity tied to learning and memory. Researchers found that a single cycling session sparked ...

People with higher muscle mass and low visceral fat (deep belly fat) have a younger brain age, scientists have found. Subcutaneous fat (found just under the skin), meanwhile, showed no significant ...