If you want to get your body in shape, doing squats every day isn't going to be enough. You need a well-rounded approach that involves full-body strength-training, cardio, and changes in the kitchen.

Cognitive training apps and programs promise to sharpen memory, improve attention and prevent cognitive decline. One ...

Exercise is often described as one of the best things we can do for the brain. It can sharpen memory, support mood, and lower the risk of cognitive decline later in life.

Is there anything you can do to improve your own brain function in just a few minutes a day? New research suggests that the ...

One study showed that just seven days of swim training improved the memory of rats, with tests on humans returning similar ...

That means key recommendations for heart health — get regular exercise, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, avoid obesity and ...

Common knowledge: Exercise is good for you. A little less common, but still pretty common: Exercise is good for your brain. Not very common knowledge but should be: The cascade of beneficial effects ...

Zone 2 cardio workouts have gotten a lot of love lately. The second least-intense type of cardio on a scale of 1 to 5, zone 2 involves raising your heart rate only a bit—to 60% or 70% of your max. It ...

New research by Georgetown scientists shows how the brain rewires itself to automate learned tasks. The findings challenge a ...