This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Many studies have linked exercise with ...

A single session of physical exercise can spawn a boost of neural activity in brain networks that underlie learning and memory, according to a new study led by the University of Iowa. The researchers ...

Regular exercise during midlife makes brains functionally younger. That's the bracing conclusion of a new study of 130 ...

Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here’s why, and how to reap the benefits. By Dana G. Smith Growing up in the Netherlands, Henriette van Praag had always ...