You lace up your sneakers, hit the pavement for a run, or grab those weights for strength training, thinking mostly about how your muscles will respond. The burn, the pump, the eventual definition or ...

They’re all brawn and brain. Exercising could result in more brain volume, new research suggests. The study, published last month in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, analyzed brain scans of more ...

A regular exercise routine may boost your brain health for years, new research says. A study in the journal Aging and Disease saw increased cognition and production of neurons in the hippocampus. The ...

Can Alzheimer’s disease be reversed? Dr. Heather Sandison, a renowned expert in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia care, believes that reversal isn’t just possible — but that it’s already ...

Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts. It’s common knowledge ...

Now that you’ve signed up for BrainHQ, congratulations! You’re one step closer to sharpening major parts of your brain, including your memory, attention span, brain speed, and more. But like any gym ...

As we age, many of us will notice that our memory isn't as sharp as it used to be. You may have trouble remembering where you left your keys or find it difficult to recall specific events. Still, ...

Plus the best way to get your blood pumping, according to brain health experts. Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, supporting memory ...

Forget about crosswords as your only solution. While mental challenges are good, Dr. Linker explains that certain types of exercise have a much deeper impact on our brain health. As we age, our brain ...

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 ...

I’ve been writing about the brain benefits of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness for over a decade. Every week, it seems there is new research that helps us better understand why exercise ...