Even a small amount of exercise may be enough to strengthen memory, new research shows.

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, ...

(Science Photo Library/Canva) Exercise works wonders throughout the human body, including the brain. Research suggests an ...

For older adults, exercising at a particular intensity improves their memory by strengthening their hippocampal function.  | ...

A single exercise session increased electrical activity in a brain region tied to learning and memory, a first-of-its-kind ...

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 ...

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, ...

A new study has found that running changes gut bacteria and lowers a key receptor in the brain’s memory center. That link ...

It’s no secret exercise is good for your body—but what about your brain? Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurobiology and vice chair for Faculty Affairs and Development ...

A University of Iowa-led research team has documented in humans that physical exercise sparks an increase in brain waves ...

A new study suggest that brief exercise, such as 20 minutes of moderate cycling, can boost brain activity, which may help to improve memory.