For decades, scientists believed the brain was a fixed organ, that you were born with all the brain cells you’d ever have, and once they died through age, injury, or disease, they were gone for good.

There's growing evidence linking brain health with exercise. A new study from Victoria University (VU) strengthens the case ...

The connection between physical movement and brain function has emerged as one of neuroscience’s most significant discoveries. The human brain, despite representing only 2% of body weight, consumes ...

While you might know that you need to exercise your body, did you know that it might also be important to exercise your mind? You've probably heard the old adage "use it or lose it." Many researchers ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? We aren't just working out for our bodies anymore—we’re also working out for ...

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early Alzheimer’s disease can make everyday thinking tasks feel harder, whether that means remembering names, following a conversation, or feeling confident in a ...

World Brain Day 2026: Observed annually on July 22, the global awareness day highlights the importance of brain health; this ...

If quizzed on your biggest health fear, chances are losing sharpness when it comes to brain function is up there. In fact, half of UK adults say they fear developing dementia more than any other ...

If you don’t have one, there are other ways to get the benefit.

We're winning the fight against dementia, one battle at a time Bruce Willis has it. So did the singer Tony Bennett, the actor Gene Wilder, the boxer Sugar Ray Robinson and the author E.B. White. So ...

Share on Pinterest A new study aims to explain exercise’s protective effect on the brain from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Guille eFaingold/Stocksy Past studies show that certain ...

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 ...