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 ...

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, ...

A recent study published in the journal Intelligence offers promising insights into cognitive enhancement for older adults. Researchers from the University of Illinois examined how different types of ...

Older adults with early memory problems who exercised regularly — whether through gentle stretching or brisk aerobic workouts — saw no cognitive decline over a 12-month period, according to new ...

Mental exercises, including memory games, may help boost brain health by creating new brain cells and connections. Brain exercises are important throughout life, and perhaps even more so in older ...

If you want to get your body in shape, doing squats every day isn't going to be enough. You need a well-rounded approach that involves full-body strength-training, cardio, and changes in the kitchen.

Physical exercise is widely recognized as a vital factor for enhancing cognitive function. Long-term exercise programs have ...

Staying physically active helps seniors boost energy, improve mood, and strengthen the mind-body connection. (Leslie Sokol's Dance photo) The connection between your physical and mental well-being is ...

As we age, many of us will notice that our memory isn't as sharp as it used to be. You may have trouble remembering where you left your keys or find it difficult to recall specific events. Still, ...

"What was it I was looking for in the frigde?" "What was it I was supposed to get at the store?" "What's your name again?" Most of us have had to ask questions like this, and it seems to happen more ...

The Wits Fitness program offers interactive activities and memory exercises to boost brain health for adults in Galesburg and ...