Forget crossword puzzles. New government-backed research suggests an “unconscious” brain exercise may do more to shield aging ...

A large, 20-year trial showed that speedy cognitive exercises could reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other types of ...

A simple brain-training exercise could reduce people's risk of developing dementia by 25 percent, a study said Monday, but ...

Exercise does more than strengthen muscles; it also rewires the brain. In a study published in Neuron, researchers reveal ...

Scientists have identified a type of mental exercise focused on processing speed that could cut people’s risk of developing ...

The work reveals that the brain — in mice and, presumably, in humans — is actively involved in the development of endurance, the ability to get better at a physical activity with repeated practice, ...

Here’s what a neurologist had to say about a recent study.

In recent years, scientific research has unveiled fascinating insights into why some individuals naturally enjoy physical activity, while others find it a struggle. Neuroscience breakthroughs have ...

A new study found that aerobic exercise can be highly effective for reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, with ...

Working out can boost mental health. To reap the most benefits, it should be structured, supervised and contain a social component.

Studies on the neurons of mice suggest our own human endurance may have more to do with the brain than our physique.