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, ...

A single 30-minute session of moderate exercise on a stationary bicycle increases activation in the circuits of the brain that are associated with semantic memory retrieval — including the hippocampus ...

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 ...

A 2025 study published in Science Advances found that adults who frequently used their literary skills did not show typical age-related cognitive decline. These findings back up previous research ...

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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 ...

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.

A new research study published in Health Promotion Perspectives has found that exercise and meditation make a powerful combination for learning and memory in young adults. Physical exercise and ...

Myokines are hormones that communicate via the bloodstream with various organs, such as the brain, adipose tissue, liver, ...

A new study examines how memory and exercise are connected. Scientists studied the human brain and discovered how much exercise may help prevent memory loss over time. Experts share their thoughts on ...