New research from the University College London found that 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity and sleeping for at least six hours at night could contribute to improved cognitive performance ...

A brief bout of physical exercise can create "ripples" of activity in your brain that help you store and retrieve memories. Memory can be such a fickle thing. Whether trying to remember people's names ...

A new study suggests that weekend bouts of exercise may be just as good for you as working out during the week, when it comes to slowing down mental decline. The study examined two sets of survey data ...

A new study claims that weekend bouts of exercise may be just as good for you as working out during the week. The study examined two sets of survey data from the Mexico City Prospective Study, and ...

Are you exercising to stay fit? No doubt, regular exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight and enhance your overall physical fitness. While studies have linked physical activity to better mood ...

It is no secret that exercise can do wonders for our health. Exercise is good for losing weight, preventing illnesses, improving heart health and boosting well-being. Also, let’s be honest – if you ...

As long as we keep up the intensity, both pro athletes and the general population can occasionally benefit from fewer workout sessions. For most of us, it’s easy to abandon our exercise routine for a ...

Research is increasingly showing that one of the best ways to boost memory, focus and brain health is exercise ...

Anyone who’s watched Legally Blonde will remember Reese Witherspoon’s iconic line: “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy,” while defending her client, Brooke Wyndham. While I'd ...

As new research reveals that exercise can help clear the toxic proteins in the brain, here’s what – and how much – we should be doing A specialist health and medical journalist with a PhD in ...