Everyday physical activities, from light chores to intense exercise, provide immediate cognitive benefits for middle-aged ...

Can you still get the memory-boosting perks of a workout? Good news: A new study from UC Santa Barbara revealed that short, ...

Brain-training games may have cognitive benefits, but other challenging activities are proven to help our brains function at ...

However, as our brains age memory lapses can become more frequent, making it tedious to effectively multitask and complete daily routines. Engaging in fun activities such as crossword puzzles, ...

Exercise has been shown to improve brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline ... research assistant professor at University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research; Mindy Katz, senior ...

People have been told over and over the benefits of exercise as they age: brain health, heart health and cancer prevention.

When we exercise, our bodies release endorphins, often referred to as “feel-good” hormones. These chemicals interact with receptors in our brain, reducing the perception of pain and triggering ...

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a professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences and senior author of the study. "But studies looking at the effects of single, acute bouts of exercise are much more mixed." ...

Folks with more money and better education are at less risk for developing dementia as they grow older, a new study shows.

During this training phase ... Neurobiology Laboratory and senior author of the study. "These results can now be used to improve the functionality of future brain-computer interfaces and thus ...