Working out might keep the brain sharp, and according to a new study, exercising four hours after learning a task can improve ...

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 simple walking regimen can slow memory decline in people who already have cognitive problems, suggests a new study ...

Engaging in regular physical exercise has a significant impact on your cognitive function, particularly your working memory. Studies indicate that aerobic exercise can enhance your ability to retain ...

Health experts will wax lyrical about fitness' impressive physical impact, but its effect on the brain and subsequent benefits for cognitive function and mental health can't be overstated, either.

Ever taken a long break from the gym, whether because of an injury, burnout, or just life, and found that your body still remembers how to move? Maybe your form clicks back into place, or the strength ...

Before Adam Sharples became a molecular physiologist studying muscle memory, he played professional rugby. Over his years as an athlete, he noticed that he and his teammates seemed to return to form ...

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 ...

Physical rehabilitation and symptom management still remain the mainstay of treatment for stroke, as clot removal or ...