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

Decades of research has found that exercise is helpful for overall health and fitness, doing everything from lowering your risk of heart disease to helping you sleep better. According to a new study, ...

A new study suggests a single exercise session can increase electrical “ripples” in parts of the brain that support memory and learning ability. The research recorded electrical activity directly from ...

A brief period of exercise may do more for your brain than you expect. New research led by the University of Iowa shows that ...

As we age, many of us will notice that our memory isn't as sharp as it used to be. You may have trouble remembering where you left your keys or find it difficult to recall specific events. Still, ...

Watching what you eat, getting enough sleep, and managing stress levels isn’t only good for your physical health but your ...

A 2025 study published in Science Advances found that adults who frequently used their literary skills did not show typical age-related cognitive decline. These findings back up previous research ...

A new study looks at how the human brain responds to exercise. Movement increased activity in the brain that prevents memory ...

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

A single 30-minute session of moderate exercise on a stationary bicycle increases activation in the circuits of the brain that are associated with semantic memory retrieval — including the hippocampus ...

It’s no secret exercise is good for your body—but what about your brain? Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurobiology and vice chair for Faculty Affairs and Development ...