The brain is made up of distinct regions, each responsible for different functions. Keeping these areas healthy is essential ...

Regular exercise can ease depression as much as talk therapy and medication, a review finds — but it's not sufficient on its ...

You lace up your sneakers, hit the pavement for a run, or grab those weights for strength training, thinking mostly about how your muscles will respond. The burn, the pump, the eventual definition or ...

New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a ...

One of the primary ways exercise benefits the brain is by increasing blood flow throughout the body. This enhanced ...

Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., a professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurobiology, says studies show that exercise can significantly improve many aspects of brain ...

From exercise to microbes to the brain. Source: Sankalpmaya/iStock Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health, but it also has a surprising impact on your mood. That’s because there ...

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 ...

New research suggests that exercise difficulty isn’t just about muscles or fitness, it’s about perception. By subtly altering ...