Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report that extracellular vesicles released into the bloodstream ...

Brain workouts can enhance and preserve brain function. Activities like acquiring new skills, solving puzzles, and even playing video games can boost memory and improve brain connectivity. These ...

Regular exercise can have many health benefits for all ages, including physical and mental health benefits. Here are the top ...

Declining brain function is a natural part of the aging process, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be delayed. A new study has found that physical activity can boost brain function for up to 24 hours and ...

Decades of exercise research data support the common view that steady workouts over the long haul produce not only physical benefits but also improved brain function. But what about single bursts of ...

Do you want to improve the structure and function of your brain? Research at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign continues to ...

Exercise, therefore, is potentially able to improve the brain’s capacity to respond to insulin for neuronal function, he said. Insulin is a hormone increasingly recognized to regulate cognition, the ...

Exercise can tone and improve most parts of your body, but what does exercise do to your brain? And does it help your mental ...

New research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has shown that any form of exercise can improve memory and brain function regardless of age. The systematic umbrella review included an ...

Health experts will wax lyrical about fitness' impressive physical impact, but its effect on the brain and subsequent benefits for cognitive function and mental health can't be overstated, either.