Is there anything you can do to improve your own brain function in just a few minutes a day? New research suggests that the ...

Research increasingly shows a variety of habits and hobbies offer a helpful cognitive workout.

Exercise may be training your brain just as much as your body. Researchers discovered that certain brain cells stay highly ...

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 in 6 people worldwide are living with a neurological disorder. In the U.S. alone, approximately 5.8 million people have Alzheimer's disease, and 1 ...

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Key Takeaways Practicing brain stretching exercises helps keep your mind flexible and ...

A small trial of an interactive brain-training game has offered early hope for people living with chronic nerve pain. The ...

In a new study, people who followed a moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise routine for a year had a noticeable drop in brain age, while those who stuck to their usual fitness routine saw a slight ...

Summer is right around the corner — and if that alone isn’t enough to get you back in the gym, this just might. A new study ...

Share on Pinterest Exercise gives the brain a boost, and may help protect against cognitive decline, but why? Image credit: NICK VEASEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images. Exercise can stimulate brain ...

Dr. Bryant Stamford discusses how walking is a brain exercise. Dr. Bryant Stamford, professor of Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology at Hanover College, discusses how walking is a brain exercise.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Keeping our minds sharp and active can keep our brains healthy. "Any exercise retrains the brain," says Dr. Perminder Bhatia. "What happens when people get dementia is that ...

Exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, supporting memory and thinking. Strength training may enhance cognitive performance and slow brain degeneration. Aim for 30-45 minutes of ...