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In this article I summarize the benefits of exercise and offer specific tips on how to exercise for each benefit.

Regular exercise significantly boosts brain health by increasing blood flow and a key protein, BDNF, which aids in learning, ...

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that ...

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 ...

Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are associated with brain mechanisms underlying mental health and ...

Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., a professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurobiology, says studies show that exercise can significantly improve many aspects of brain ...

Exercise may protect the brain from the mood effects of high-fat, high-sugar diets, linking movement to mental resilience.

You lace up your sneakers, hit the pavement for a run, or grab those weights for strength training, thinking mostly about how your muscles will respond. The burn, the pump, the eventual definition or ...

Doing vertigo exercises can help calm your symptoms like the sensation of spinning. These four exercises are simple and can ...

While science has made it clear that regular exercise is important for your health, it can be tricky to find time to squeeze in workouts—especially with a full to-do list. But a new massive study ...