Cognitive functions, also known as intellectual functions, encompass thinking, understanding, memory, language, computation, and judgment, and are performed in the cerebrum. The prefrontal cortex (PFC ...

People who did light exercise within 48 hours after a concussion saw their symptoms resolve in about half the time as those who waited more than a week to exercise, a new University of Michigan study ...

Aladdin Shadyab, Ph.D., is an associate professor at the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science and the Department of Medicine at UC San Diego School of ...

Tsukuba, Japan—Listening to rhythmic music, particularly music with a pronounced groove, elicits a heightened sense of excitement, prompting individuals to instinctively move their bodies in sync with ...

As people age, the body’s strength and flexibility decreases as well. Nevertheless, it is also very important to remain active even in old age. The exercises are not harsh on the body and can be ...

Exercise is a crucial part of living a longer, healthier, and happier life. But when it comes to longevity, what kind of workout really makes a difference—short bursts of intense exercise or light, ...

Increased sedentary time as a child through adolescence is directly linked to childhood obesity, but new research has found light physical activity may completely reverse the adverse process.

A new study shows that people at risk of Alzheimer’s do not necessarily need very high intensity exercises if they want to protect their brain from dementia. Maskot/Getty Images Researchers estimate ...

As employees are facing all-time high burnout rates from workplace stress, companies and researchers are increasingly looking into preventing this from taking a toll on their workforce. One such ...

Exercise is getting more attention as a useful tool for improving mood. People who exercise regularly report fewer symptoms of depression, and clinical trials comparing exercise to medication or ...