We all know we’re supposed to exercise our bodies. Walk more. Lift weights. Stretch. But we forget that the brain needs ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Staying active is not just good for the body, but also for the mind, and lowers the risk of dementia, new research shows. Tobias ...

Certain types of brain-training exercises could lower the risk of dementia by about 25%, according to new research connected ...

Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...

It’s an early Wednesday morning, and I’m about to work out — my noggin. I’m at a “gym for the brain” in Malibu, readying for a group fitness class. It features a targeted aerobic exercise, performed ...

We all know that regular exercise is essential for healthy living. But did you know that exercise is not just good for the body, but great for brain health, too? The effects are commutative: the ...

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Endorphins are hormones that are released when your body feels pain or stress. They are produced in your brain and act as messengers in your body. Endorphins are produced to help relieve pain, reduce ...

Recent research shows regular resistance exercise isn’t just good for muscles, it can also slow the brain’s biological age by up to 2.3 years, suggesting strength training helps preserve brain network ...

Working out and staying fit fire up neurons and can lower the risk of developing dementia, according to new medical and scientific research. Muscle contractions during exercise help stimulate motor ...