Adherence to 8-week square-stepping exercise training among patients with Parkinson disease was associated with significant improvement of executive functioning, as well as cognitive functioning for ...

Physical activity supports the same brain systems targeted in clinical treatment”— Dr. Stanford Owen GULFPORT, LA, ...

Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...

Yes, some of these are fun! Here are neurology and brain scientists' tips to "exercise" this super organ—your brilliant brain ...

The findings show that short-duration, light exercises can significantly improve inhibitory control and elevate mood in children, offering valuable insights for practical interventions. In modern ...

Tsukuba, Japan—Mild physical activity, such as a short, slow run, can temporarily but effectively boost executive function. Previous rodent studies conducted by the research team have demonstrated ...

Researchers have investigated the impact of 10-min very light exercise on pupil size and prefrontal function. Their findings provide the first evidence that changes in pupil size during exercise can ...

Taking regular walks may do much more than improve physical health for adults with Down syndrome. New research finds that walking three times a week for 30 minutes could prompt meaningful improvements ...

Chemotherapy can produce a broad range of negative consequences. Chemo brain is a common term used by cancer survivors to describe a series of cognitive impairments, including confusion, difficulty ...

Your working memory, cognitive flexibility, and self-regulation are core components of executive function (EF), an interrelated set of mental skills that lay the foundation for advanced cognitive ...