Researchers reviewed numerous studies to understand how exercise reduces depression, from endorphins to stress hormones. Here ...

When it comes to keeping your brain sharp, scientists have calculated the exact age when exercise matters the most. The JAMA ...

Why do some people find a short jog exhausting, while others seem to run effortlessly? Of course, part of the answer lies in ...

Truth: They woke up like this. Some people really are more inclined to find joy in exercise. But! You can rewire your brain to join that “love it” group, research shows. When experts measured the ...

A longitudinal study has found that high-intensity interval exercise improves brain function in older adults for up to 5 years. A longitudinal study by University of Queensland researchers has found ...

An international study of 1,400-plus adults reveals creative activities like music, dance and art make brains appear ...

Let’s start thinking differently about exercise. Here’s how we know. Animal exercise studies typically run rats for weeks on running wheels. The animals gleefully run every night, sprinting several ...

If the idea of going to the gym makes you moan and groan, you’re not alone. Let’s be honest: It’s called working out for a reason. Though incredibly good for you, exercise doesn’t always feel so good.

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 ...

We know exercise is good for our body, but what about our brains? A new study suggests that exercise plays a crucial role in keeping our minds sharp, even when one of the brain's key energy sources ...

Top neurologists told Newsweek of natural, science-backed ways to protect your brain from aging and disease—before symptoms ...