Research into mice from UT Southwestern and other institutions shows brain cells help the body run farther and faster.

A cascade of beneficial effects hits the brain during exercise — with new data on strength training. Helping your patients ...

TikTok trends are pushing “brain workouts” into the spotlight—but science reveals a deeper, more powerful truth.

New research suggests that the fitter you become, the more powerful each workout is for your brain—not just your body.

A brief bout of physical exercise can create "ripples" of activity in your brain that help you store and retrieve memories.

Can exercise replace ADHD medication? A new study reveals that integrated cognitive-motor exercise significantly improves inhibitory control and working memory in children aged 6–10.

Scientists have hailed the benefits of exercising early in life to lower the risk of your brain degenerating later. But new research suggests that even once you’re 45 or older, it’s not too late to ...

Last month, I began a series of posts focusing on recent scientific research that supports the philosophical claims in my latest book, Why We Dance: A Philosophy of Bodily Becoming. In turn, I am ...

Jeff Tweedy, leader of the roots-inflected rock bands Wilco and Uncle Tupelo, struggled mightily with various drug addictions, most notably to prescription painkillers, alcohol, and cigarettes. These ...

Physical exercise may help reduce inflammation in MS by changing immune activity, a study in mice and patients suggests.