A brief bout of physical exercise can create "ripples" of activity in your brain that help you store and retrieve memories.

Decades of research has found that exercise is helpful for overall health and fitness, doing everything from lowering your risk of heart disease to helping you sleep better. According to a new study, ...

“Lifestyle choices, especially physical activity, can have a meaningful impact on how the brain functions over time,” said ...

Experts weigh in on the findings.

A new study suggests a single exercise session can increase electrical “ripples” in parts of the brain that support memory and learning ability. The research recorded electrical activity directly from ...

Does workout timing boost focus? Maybe, but consistency is what really counts.

In an ambitious study, memory and learning abilities improved substantially after exercise among mice with a form of the ...

Research is increasingly showing that one of the best ways to boost memory, focus and brain health is exercise ...

It’s no secret exercise is good for your body—but what about your brain? Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurobiology and vice chair for Faculty Affairs and Development ...

A new research study published in Health Promotion Perspectives has found that exercise and meditation make a powerful combination for learning and memory in young adults. Physical exercise and ...

A daily dose of exercise is good for both mind and body, but how much is enough? To find out, researchers from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) examined more than 50 adults between the ages ...