A bit of movement today can protect your brain decades from now.

Exercise is often described as one of the best things we can do for the brain. It can sharpen memory, support mood, and lower the risk of cognitive decline later in life.

As people who love to ride their bikes, we already intuitively know that exercise is good for us. Most cyclists are also acutely aware of how much these benefits extend from the body to the mind.

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 ...

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 ...

Exercise doesn’t just challenge the body; it challenges how the brain interprets effort. Scientists discovered that vibrating tendons before cycling allowed people to push harder without feeling like ...

Existing research tells us a lot about exactly what makes a real difference in keeping the brain healthy, memory sharp and ...

Our bedtime habits can affect sleep quality, which can then impact our brain health. Our habits—whether or not we exercise, ...