Jan. 21 -- TUESDAY, Jan. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Physical fitness may be as good for the brain as it is for the body in old age, a new study says. A study of Canadian women older than 65 found that ...

Good news: it's possible to boost your brain's vitality with a simple, daily... and surprisingly enjoyable gesture. And no, it doesn't involve intensive exercise or endless Sudoku. The brain: a living ...

If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it ...

Concerned about dementia risk? It may be time to shake up your exercise routine.

The brain, much like muscles, strengthens through challenge and rest. Neuroplasticity allows adult brains to form new ...

Exercise has long been linked with stronger brains and reduced risk of dementia and other cognitive diseases. But new research suggests that older adults can significantly improve brain health with ...

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 ...

Jeff Tweedy, leader of the roots-inflected rock bands Wilco and Uncle Tupelo, struggled mightily with various drug addictions, most notably to prescription painkillers, alcohol, and cigarettes. These ...

Lapses in attention are common for adults, and the longer we are supposed to be "on-task," the more likely we are to be mind wandering (or sleeping) in class or during a meeting. Source: Stokkete / ...

New research reveals that exercise counteracts the mood-damaging effects of a Western-style diet through specific gut and hormonal mechanisms. Running restored metabolites tied to mental well-being ...