Researchers and physicians once thought that people suffering from dementia wouldn’t understand or follow instructions to perform physical exercises, says Dr. Tim Fleiner, an…
There’s growing evidence that exercise is not just good for the body, but also the brain, boosting memory and overall brain health. It’s been…
If the fountain of youth does exist, it’s at the end of a cycling path, a new study suggests. A lifetime of vigorous exercise—cycling,…
After decades of failed drug trials, scientists are turning their attention to lifestyle interventions, as they look for ways to battle dementia. In a recent…
Studies have repeatedly shown that contact sports like hockey and football lead to repeated brain injuries that can cause CTE. However, research has also…
Age-related cognitive decline is as normal as loss of muscle mass. But just like regular exercise can keep aging bodies in shape, healthy lifestyle habits…
Scientists at UCSF have discovered an exercise enzyme. Exercise is one of the most well-studied and most powerful ways of protecting the brain from…