More muscle mass was linked to younger brains in new research, suggesting resistance training can support long-term brain ...

Using brain games and mental exercises are incredibly important for keeping your memory strong as you get older, but research ...

We all know that weightlifting is great for building muscle—and it has fantastic potential to improve (and maintain) bone ...

There is a strong link between regular physical exercise and good brain health, according to one study. Researchers found ...

A new study reveals how exercise slows aging by strengthening communication between the brain, muscles and liver. The research demonstrates that regular physical activity creates a powerful anti-aging ...

More than seven million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, a brain condition that affects your memory ...

Strength training can protect and slow brain aging. More muscle mass and less abdominal fat correlate with brain health. Weight-loss drugs may reduce fat but risk muscle loss. For a younger, healthier ...

Grow your muscle, grow your brain. For decades it’s getting clearer—physical activity leads to more brain cells. But how? And why? A recent paper in Cell Metabolism shows the advantages of ...

Research reveals strong connections between muscle strength and cognitive function in patients with COPD, highlighting the potential for rehabilitation strategies. There is a relationship between ...

An international team of researchers is studying how vibration applied to tendons influences how people experience physical ...

Last week, I wrote a post about how high-intensity aerobic exercise can stimulate the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that's often described as Miracle-Gro for the brain ...

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 ...