You’ve probably heard someone say exercise is “good for your head.” And you’ve probably nodded, filed it under vaguely true ...

Just one 15-minute session of aerobic exercise floods the brain with brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ever walk into a room and forget why? Memory blips as we age are common. But research shows that a natural substance called ...

Increasing physical fitness leads to a larger release of BDNF and better prefrontal cortex activity after a single session of exercise.

"If we become fitter, our brains benefit even more from a single session of exercise, and this can change in only six weeks." ...

“If we become fitter, our brains benefit even more from a single session of exercise.” ...

Regular physical activity is important for maintaining a healthy brain as we age. But experts say one particular form of exercise—resistance training—is crucial for brain health, with research showing ...