Getting your body moving doesn’t just keep you fit — it might actually turn back the clock on your brain, according to fascinating new research. The latest findings from Penn State College of Medicine ...

We have long known that staying physically active helps keep the mind sharp, but the exact mechanical reasons behind this ...

According to new research, regular movement may be that all-in-one prescription. We already know physical activity is essential for heart health and longevity, but this large-scale UK Biobank analysis ...

A recent survey by the Alzheimer's Association found most adults think maintaining brain health is very important, but they don't know what steps to take. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.) ...

It’s an early Wednesday morning, and I’m about to work out — my noggin. I’m at a “gym for the brain” in Malibu, readying for a group fitness class. It features a targeted aerobic exercise, performed ...

Neurons deep in the brain not only help to initiate movement -- they also actively suppress it, and with astonishing precision. The findings are especially relevant for better understanding ...

A new study by neuroscientists shows that our brain deals with different forms of visual uncertainty during movements in distinct ways. Depending on the type of uncertainty, planning and execution of ...

Neuroscientists and engineers at Stanford University are trying to design better brain-controlled prosthetic limbs. In a groundbreaking new study the researchers have discovered that the brain has two ...

While humans are acquiring new skills that entail performing coordinated movements, such as walking, playing an instrument or ...