Exercise can powerfully influence the brain, but what if the same biological signals could be activated without physical movement?

Physical exercise is associated with a reduction in suicide attempts, new research suggests. A meta-analysis of 17 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), which included more than 1000 participants with ...

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

Need a brain boost? Fitness may not be for you! It is more common than not to hear exercising will provide a range of mental health benefits, but new research suggests there is “little evidence” ...

By Hugo Francisco de Souza A global analysis shows that who gets the chance to exercise is shaped by wealth and gender, while mounting evidence reveals that regular movement protects far more than the ...

In the next six years, 8.5 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s disease, and the rate is accelerating. The collapse of mental capacity doesn’t happen all at once, like a stroke. It’s progressive, ...

Though bodybuilders and runners usually take different approaches towards physical fitness, each gets something positive out of their efforts. "The most important exercise for each person is the ...

It is often difficult to keep a regular exercise program. If working out is internally satisfying, you are likely to stick ...