We often hear about the importance of physical exercise for long-term health, but mental exercise matters too.

If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it ...

It’s not just good for your heart—this exercise boosts brain health, too. Reviewed by Dietitian Katey Davidson, M.Sc.FN, RD, CPT Physical therapists recommend aerobic exercise to boost brain health.

I’ve been writing about the brain benefits of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness for over a decade. Every week, it seems there is new research that helps us better understand why exercise ...

Scientists have hailed the benefits of exercising early in life to lower the risk of your brain degenerating later. But new research suggests that even once you’re 45 or older, it’s not too late to ...

Many healthy behaviors help prevent the deterioration of aging, as explained in the book, Improve Your Memory for a Healthy Brain. Memory Is the Canary in Your Brain's Coal Mine. One of the most ...

Struggling with your New Year’s fitness resolutions? Don't give in to Blue Monday. Here's how you can successfully form and ...