Dopamine is a neurotransmitter — a chemical made in your brain. It carries messages to your nerve cells. Dopamine is also a hormone made in your adrenal glands that gets released into your bloodstream ...

According to the British Journal of Sports Medicine, regular exercise may boost brain power in adults over age 50. The study shows 45 to 60 minutes of moderate to high-intensity cardio, weight lifting ...

Forget the "meathead" stereotypes; heavy lower-body training is actually a high-performance fuel injection for your cognitive health and emotional resilience.

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 ...

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 ...

A new study found that playing an instrument could be super beneficial for your brain health. The results suggest the brain processes of older folks who play instruments actually act similar to those ...

Just 10 minutes of aerobic exercise can improve executive function by priming parts of the brain used to laser focus on the task at hand, according to a new study. This paper, “Executive-Related ...

There are many ways to boost brain power, from exercising more often to learning new skills. But what about boosting the actual size of your brain? According to a new study, wearing the right kind of ...