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

For years, scientists knew exercise was good for the brain. Now they finally know why.

Your muscles aren’t just for lifting heavy objects and looking good in photos—they’re actually functioning as a sophisticated chemical factory that produces brain-boosting compounds essential for ...

When you set exercise goals, you may often focus on the physical benefits–getting in shape, building muscle, managing weight, ...

The Conversation reports that the brain can be trained like muscles; new challenges and rest help boost brain health and ...

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But new research suggests that ramping up your fitness routine can spark a larger release of brain-boosting proteins. There ...

A new study has found body fat and muscle mass are strongly linked to apparent brain age. The benefits of exercise on brain health is already widely researched. The Alzheimer’s Association says ...

Last week, I wrote a post about how high-intensity aerobic exercise can stimulate the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that's often described as Miracle-Gro for the brain ...

New research presented at the Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting 2025 suggests that having more muscle and less visceral fat may help keep the brain younger as measured by biological ...

Grow your muscle, grow your brain. For decades it’s getting clearer—physical activity leads to more brain cells. But how? And why? A recent paper in Cell Metabolism shows the advantages of ...