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, ...

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

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

It sharpens focus, too.

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 ...

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 ...

A new study found regular aerobic exercise decreased activity in memory and pain control areas of the brain in fibromyalgia patients, according to a WebMD report. The study looked at 18 women with ...

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 ...

Consistency is always the focus of exercise plans, which can lead people to giving up altogether if they miss a few workouts. But a new study has found that even after a 10-week break from strength ...

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