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 ...

Aerobic exercise improved self-reported cognitive function and quality of life but not objective cognitive performance in patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. The exercise intervention ...

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 ...

Executive function is reduced and cognitive effort increased after marathon racing in trained female athletes, outcomes ...

Decades of research has found that exercise is helpful for overall health and fitness, doing everything from lowering your risk of heart disease to helping you sleep better. According to a new study, ...

It doesn't matter what age you are or how tough your exercise plan is – whatever physical activity you are doing is probably helping your brain, according to the largest and most comprehensive ...

Share on Pinterest Exercise gives the brain a boost, and may help protect against cognitive decline, but why? Image credit: NICK VEASEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images. Exercise can stimulate brain ...

A sweeping new analysis has confirmed what scientists have long suspected: regular exercise improves cognitive function—not just in healthy adults, but across all age groups and health statuses.

Aerobic exercise has shown a strong positive association with cognitive function across all age groups. It has been suggested that regular engagement in exercise positively influences cognitive ...

Aerobic exercise during chemotherapy boosts self-reported cognitive function and quality of life in breast cancer patients, but objective improvements remain elusive, study finds. Study: Aerobic ...