Imagine getting a boost of motivation to work out, not from a drug or power drink but via a cap that delivers a gentle tingling sensation. And imagine a similar gentle tingle that could also help ...

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 ...

The brain's dorsal medial habenula (dMHb) may be responsible for an individual's motivation to exercise and participate in other potentially rewarding activities, a finding that could lead to improved ...

Everything from figuring out a new route to work to learning a tricky new tango step has been touted as a good way to stimulate the brain. If you could do one of those while eating blueberries and ...

Is endurance all in your head? A new study reveals that VMH neurons in the brain direct the body to boost physical stamina.

A new study aims to explain exercise’s protective effect on the brain from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Guille eFaingold/Stocksy While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s ...

Every week, it seems there is new cutting-edge research that confirms the brain benefits of physical activity. For example, a study released today reports that sustained aerobic exercise increases the ...

Could tickling your ears with electricity really boost your V02 max? Simon Fellows investigates the strange but promising ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A joint study by University Hospitals and the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System investigated whether exercise could forge new neurological connections in the brains of Parkinson’s ...

Nearly nine in 10 U.S. adults (88%) say maintaining brain health as they age is very important, and 99% say it is at least as important as physical health. -- Yet only 9% say they know a lot about how ...

A new free website offers engaging brain games designed to support cognitive wellness for older adults and the families ...