A year-long program of regular aerobic exercise can result in a biologically "younger" brain, according to new research ...

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I tend to feel more focused and productive after a nice workout session, even if it’s on the shorter side. Research highlights how exercise can boost brain function across all ages, including ...

We often hear about the importance of physical exercise for long-term health, but mental exercise matters too.

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Lifelong plasticity is a core principle of neuroscience, yet it operates within real limits shaped by effort, stress and ...

For the first time, a new study in mice has identified an exercise-activated gene (Mtss1L) that appears to increase synaptic connectivity between neurons in the hippocampus. The neuroscientists at ...

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It's well established that children have an easier time learning second languages.

Harvard neuroscientist Rudolph E Tanzi, who helped discover key Alzheimer’s genes, has long shaped brain health science. At ...

Neuroscientists have found that participating in complex mental activities like Bridge can help improve a range of cognitive ...