Both moderate and vigorous-intensity exercise has been found to improve brain function. However, it seems that higher-intensity exercise is your best bet for a better brain.

Ever wake up and feel like your brain’s still in sleep mode—foggy, sluggish, or just not ready to deal with the world (or ...

Stretching your ability to focus is good for the brain. Paying close attention like that encourages the brain to pump more acetylcholine (a brain chemical important for learning, attention, and memory ...

Truth: They woke up like this. Some people really are more inclined to find joy in exercise. But! You can rewire your brain to join that “love it” group, research shows. When experts measured the ...

A new study shows that high-intensity training (HIT) could protect cognitive health in older adults for up to five years.

Study uncovered a type of exercise that helps older adults boost memory, learning and offers protective benefits for the ...

We all face stressful situations— be it because of tight deadlines, unexpected challenges life throws at us, or moments when ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Working out can be a great way to protect your brain ...

Your brain and body constantly recalibrate what ‘hard’ feels like. The effect of overcoming one small challenge can ripple ...

Exercise isn’t just good for your body — it powers your brain too. See how simple activity can improve memory, focus, and ...

When it comes to brain health, some things are out of your control. Age is the biggest risk factor for developing dementia, ...

Sitting might be a comfortable and convenient way to spend much of your day, but a new study of older adults suggests it can lead to brain shrinkage and cognitive issues, irrespective of how much ...