Background Physical exercise is seen as a promising intervention to prevent or delay cognitive decline in individuals aged 50 years and older, yet the evidence from reviews is not conclusive.

Learn how regular exercise improves memory, and enhances focus — plus the science behind how physical activity supports long-term cognitive function.

Objective: To examine the effects of a maximal exercise test on cognitive function in recreational athletes. Design: A repeated-measures design was used to compare baseline with post-cognitive ...

Some activities may boost brain function and connectivity, which may help protect the brain from age-related degeneration. Here are 22 brain exercises to try.

A new study offers compelling evidence that any kind of exercise positively affects overall cognitive function, memory, and executive skills across all populations and ages.

A major study of almost 4,500 older adults in China has revealed a significant connection between grip strength and cognitive function. The research suggests that how firmly older adults can ...

Can exercise slow memory loss in older adults with mild cognitive impairment? Yes! Even low-intensity workouts helped preserve cognitive function.

Physical activity has profound effects on brain performance, cognition and resilience. How often and how intensely should you train to maximize these benefits?

The shuttle run (a round-trip endurance run) test measures physical fitness by having subjects run back and forth for a ...

Among patients with obstructive sleep apnea and excessive daytime sleepiness-related cognitive impairment, 2-week solriamfetol led to cognitive function improvement on three tests/scales.

Decades of exercise research data support the common view that steady workouts over the long haul produce not only physical benefits but also improved brain function. But what about single bursts ...