Lapses in attention are common for adults, and the longer we are supposed to be "on-task," the more likely we are to be mind wandering (or sleeping) in class or during a meeting. Source: Stokkete / ...

While all the results did not align with some of the scientists’ hypotheses regarding resting-state BDNF concentrations and ...

In a new study, people who followed a moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise routine for a year had a noticeable drop in brain age, while those who stuck to their usual fitness routine saw a slight ...

Recent groundbreaking research from University College London has uncovered that a single workout can enhance your brain function for an entire day. This discovery challenges previous assumptions ...

Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of exercise, finds a new study led by a UCL researcher. The study, published in ...

It’s no secret that regular exercise benefits the body. But scientists say it may also improve your brain to the point where it appears younger. At least that’s the key takeaway from a recent study ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We aren't just working out for our bodies anymore—we’re also working out for our brains. “Brain workouts” ...

Exercise has big benefits for the brain, but the exact reasons why have been mysterious. Now, new studies suggest that exercised muscles release brain-boosting substances into the blood — and at least ...

The animal study pinpoints that the brain remains highly active even after the workout has concluded. Positive brain activity was actively seen in the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) area, where ...