What happens to the human brain when the force of gravity is removed from the equation? New research is beginning to reveal ...

Exercise doesn’t just challenge the body; it challenges how the brain interprets effort. Scientists discovered that vibrating tendons before cycling allowed people to push harder without feeling like ...

UC Berkeley researchers mapped the brain circuits that control growth hormone during sleep, uncovering a feedback system where sleep fuels hormone release, and the hormone regulates wakefulness. The ...

Feel exhorted, cajoled, pushed and nagged into “exercise?" Most folks know it’s good for you, but so are vegetables (though not recent Romaine from Yuma.) They just don't really know how exercise ...

As if the benefits of strength training weren’t extensive enough, we have another perk to add to the pile: a younger brain. That’s right – according to brand-new research that will be presented at the ...

Tummy time is one of the most important things for babies to do in the early days. It helps their brains and bodies grow ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Research found that participants who had more muscle and less visceral fat were more likely to have ...

The more we move, the more our muscle cells begin to make a memory of that exercise. MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you ...

Evangeline Mantzioris is affiliated with Alliance for Research in Nutrition, Exercise and Activity (ARENA) at the University of South Australia. Evangeline Mantzioris has received funding from the ...