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 ...

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

Researchers have found that lifelong physical activity may moderate the structural brain changes linked to adverse childhood ...

It's no secret that exercise benefits both the mind and body, and it's increasingly being recognized as a powerful tool for ...

Exercise is important for health. Neuroscientists now know how much 150 minutes of weekly cardio can do exactly for the brain in midlife.

Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered a mechanism that could explain how exercise improves cognition by shoring up the brain's protective barrier. With age, the network of blood ...

A structured home-based exercise program (EXCAP) reduces "chemo brain" and prevents physical decline during cancer treatment.

As you age, physical activity can help mitigate mood disorders by helping support bodily and cognitive health. Exercise options exist for all ability levels. According to the World Health Organization ...

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Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered a mechanism that could explain how exercise improves cognition by shoring up the brain’s protective barrier of blood vessels. With age, this network of ...