Getting fit amplifies the brain’s response to workouts, triggering bursts of a growth protein BDNF that strengthens neural ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

New research suggests your muscles may hold the key to long-term cognitive health.

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To keep your brain healthy, you don't need fancy equipment or hours in the gym. You can perform exercises that spark ...

Getting some of your daily fitness outdoors may offer added health benefits beyond what you'd get doing the same activity inside, according to a new report.

Remember jumping rope on the playground? That simple activity you enjoyed as a kid turns out to be one of the most powerful brain-boosting exercises you can do. While most people pick up a jump rope ...

When Maria started experiencing memory lapses at 73, her doctor suggested medications and puzzles. Instead, she joined a weekly dance class. Six months later, her cognitive assessments showed ...

If the body needs a gym to grow stronger, the mind—and especially your communication skills—needs one too. Think of ...

A 23-year-old Nagpur man collapsed after an intense gym session with a brain hemorrhage. His nurse mother's quick thinking ...