Ever walk into a room and forget why? Memory blips as we age are common. But research shows that a natural substance called brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) can help keep your memory sharp for ...

The human brain is by far the most complex and intricate organ in the body. Apart from regulating our most basic biological functions, the brain is also the seat of consciousness. When something is ...

Just six minutes of intense aerobic exercise a day could be one of the most effective ways to keep you brain healthy into old age. New research has found brief bursts of exercise increase levels of a ...

Jan. 12 (UPI) --A new study finds six minutes of high-intensity cycling could delay the onset of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The study, published ...

I’ve seen growing research on the benefits of exercise for your brain. Even after a light yoga session or a jog around the block, I can personally attest that I feel more focused and productive, so ...

Short bouts of intense exercise may help protect the brain from age-related cognitive decline by increasing production of a key protein involved in neuroplasticity, learning, and memory, new research ...

Your brain is an incredible network of over 160 billion cells linked by over 100 trillion connections. Each day and each moment, it’s being influenced by the choices you make. While no single signal ...

Nicole C. Berchtold and Carl W. Cotman led this live discussion on 25 November 2003. Participants: Carl Cotman and Nicole Berchtold, University of California, Irvine; Gabrielle Strobel, Alzheimer ...

Six minutes of high-intensity exercise could extend the lifespan of a healthy brain and delay the onset of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. New ...