Studies on the neurons of mice suggest our own human endurance may have more to do with the brain than our physique.

The activity of certain neurons may influence our endurance for exercise, and these could be targeted to help us run faster ...

Exercise does more than strengthen muscles; it also rewires the brain. In a study published in Neuron, researchers reveal ...

The work reveals that the brain — in mice and, presumably, in humans — is actively involved in the development of endurance, ...

The effects of exercise would not be nearly as powerful without the input of the brain, according to new research. A study on ...

It turns out we might be building up our brain when we exercise.” Betley is corresponding author of the researchers’ published paper in Neuron, titled “ Exercise-induced activation of ventromedial ...

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 ...

A new study reveals how exercise slows aging by strengthening communication between the brain, muscles and liver. The research demonstrates that regular physical activity creates a powerful anti-aging ...

Here’s what a neurologist had to say about a recent study.

If you need another reason to visit the gym this winter, a new study of almost 1,200 healthy, middle-aged men and women found that those with more muscle mass tended to have younger brains than those ...

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 ...

Is regular exercise the cure for your health? Find out the long-term benefits of exercise on your body and brain.