New research reveals a compelling link between physical activity and improved memory function. Findings published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity indicate ...

A randomized controlled trial conducted on elderly individuals shows that an improvement in physical fitness and cognition can be achieved by increasing daily physical activity to a certain level. The ...

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Any amount of exercise in middle age is associated with better cognition in later life, new research suggests. A prospective study of 1400 participants showed that those who exercised to any extent in ...

Keeping your body and brain fit has long been a prescription for better mental health as you age. A new study has now revealed that women’s mental processing speed may actually benefit more than men ...

As much as I hate to admit it, it seems like those annoying #GymLife people may be right — daily physical activity really does do wonders for your mental, physical, and emotional health. In fact, it’s ...

Exercise has a wealth of benefits for the mind and body, and a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has suggested that even short bouts of mild exercise may ...