A UCSF team finds a liver protein, released with exercise, that improves memory in aging and Alzheimer’s disease by repairing the brain’s blood vessels. It's the missing link between exercise and ...

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 ...

So did the singer Tony Bennett, the actor Gene Wilder, the boxer Sugar Ray Robinson and the author E.B. White. So did Rosa Parks, and Ronald Reagan. And so do millions of others around the world. More ...

The connection between physical movement and brain function has emerged as one of neuroscience’s most significant discoveries. The human brain, despite representing only 2% of body weight, consumes ...

ALL RIGHT, CINDY, THANK YOU. ALL THIS WEEK ON THE EYEOPENER, WE ARE HELPING YOU STAY SHARPER LONGER FIVE DAYS, FIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR BRAIN HEALTH AND CUT YOUR DEMENTIA RISK. AN EXPERT SAY EXERCISE ...

Runners in Hawaii exercise at sunset. Exercise has profound effects on brain structure and provides more subtle mental health benefits as well. Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images for IRONMAN Mental health ...

Exercise: It’s a one-size-fits-all prescription for your health. It’s good for your heart, it strengthens your lungs, it keeps your bones and muscles strong, and it helps prevent falls. No matter the ...

When it comes to keeping the ol' wheels turning in your brain as you age, Dr. Erica Simpson of The Methodist Hospital says the adage is true: use it or lose it. Simpson, assistant professor of ...

I’ve been writing about the brain benefits of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness for over a decade. Every week, it seems there is new research that helps us better understand why exercise ...

We're winning the fight against dementia, one battle at a time Bruce Willis has it. So did the singer Tony Bennett, the actor Gene Wilder, the boxer Sugar Ray Robinson and the author E.B. White. So ...