A brief bout of physical exercise can create "ripples" of activity in your brain that help you store and retrieve memories.

Brain workouts can enhance and preserve brain function. Activities like acquiring new skills, solving puzzles, and even playing video games can boost memory and improve brain connectivity. These ...

Research is increasingly showing that one of the best ways to boost memory, focus and brain health is exercise ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We aren't just working out for our bodies anymore—we’re also working out for our brains. “Brain workouts” ...

A daily dose of exercise is good for both mind and body, but how much is enough? To find out, researchers from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) examined more than 50 adults between the ages ...

Does workout timing boost focus? Maybe, but consistency is what really counts.

Whenever the evening quiz shows used to come on, you’d always beat your spouse to the “buzzer.” (You did a fair amount of gloating about it too.) But in recent years, you’ve been having a harder time ...

For decades people have been reiterating the benefits of exercise. Looking for ways to feel better in your own skin and have more energy? Just exercise. Hoping to add years to your life? Move your ...

Ever worried that all the information you've crammed in during a study session might not stay in your memory? The answer might be going for a run, according to a new study published in Cognitive ...

Memory can wither with age. Forgetfulness can be unnerving, but there are ways you can support your mind during memory loss — or support a loved one going through it. While not all lost memories can ...

New research finds that even short workouts can improve this critical area of brain function ...