Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Two new studies have found that low and moderate-high-intensity exercise was correlated with ...

In modern society, physical inactivity and sedentary behavior have become common issues globally. This trend is also growing among children, raising concerns for their mental and physical health.

Enhancing prefrontal cortex (PFC) cognitive functions requires identifying suitable exercises that increase cerebral blood flow. A recent study using functional near-infrared spectroscopy found that ...

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba investigated whether monoamine neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, are involved in hippocampal activation even during light exercise. Dopamine secreted from ...

Exercise is a crucial part of living a longer, healthier, and happier life. But when it comes to longevity, what kind of workout really makes a difference—short bursts of intense exercise or light, ...

A recent study shows that there doesn’t have to be “pain” in order for exercise to protect the brain. Regular exercise of any intensity — even simple stretching and balance moves — can protect the ...

Aladdin Shadyab, Ph.D., is an associate professor at the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science and the Department of Medicine at UC San Diego School of ...

Exercise is getting more attention as a useful tool for improving mood. People who exercise regularly report fewer symptoms of depression, and clinical trials comparing exercise to medication or ...

People who did light exercise within 48 hours after a concussion saw their symptoms resolve in about half the time as those who waited more than a week to exercise, a new University of Michigan study ...