Doctors often advise exercising your brain to stay sharp but stretching your brain might be the better description.

A growing body of research suggests exercise can be beneficial for cognitive health.

A UCSF team finds a liver protein, released with exercise, that improves memory in aging and Alzheimer’s disease by repairing the brain’s blood vessels. It's the missing link between exercise and ...

According to new research, that could be the perfect prescription for dementia prevention. A new study from Johns Hopkins found that one type of brain-training computer game may help reduce the risk ...

Exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, supporting memory and thinking. Strength training may enhance cognitive performance and slow brain degeneration. Aim for 30-45 minutes of ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Keeping our minds sharp and active can keep our brains healthy. "Any exercise retrains the brain," says Dr. Perminder Bhatia. "What happens when people get dementia is that ...

Can brain training “rewire” the brain to prevent dementia? What about repair the brain following an injury? Or turn back the ...

A single exercise session increased electrical activity in a brain region tied to learning and memory, a first-of-its-kind ...

Many of us view cognitive decline as an unavoidable process of aging. But this is not necessarily the case. Just like our muscles, our brains need to be trained to reach their full potential. So what ...

New research identifies a liver-produced enzyme that explains how physical activity helps defend the brain from age-related cognitive decline.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you’re learning something new, your brain is using acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that has been shown to be deficient in ...

You’ve probably heard it before: the brain is a muscle that can be strengthened. It’s an assumption that has spawned a multimillion-dollar computer-game industry of electronic brainteasers and memory ...