As a neurobiologist trained in brain physiology, a fitness enthusiast and a mom, I spend hours at the local pool during the summer. It’s not unusual to see children gleefully splashing and swimming ...

Remember jumping rope on the playground? That simple activity you enjoyed as a kid turns out to be one of the most powerful brain-boosting exercises you can do. While most people pick up a jump rope ...

(WGHP) — Tuesday is World Brain Day. We talk a lot about the need for children to be physically fit, but it’s also important to be mentally fit. In Mommy Matters, we’re looking at ways to develop a ...

A sharper, more resilient mind starts here. Monday Test Your Knowledge Tuesday MIND Your Diet Wednesday Try a New Workout Thursday Play a Game Today, you’re going to do perhaps the single best thing ...

Forget marathon gym sessions or complicated biohacks and try “exercise snacks” or short bursts of physical activity (1–5 minutes) spaced throughout the day. Think brisk stair climbing, fast walking, ...

I tend to feel more focused and productive after a nice workout session, even if it’s on the shorter side. Research highlights how exercise can boost brain function across all ages, including ...

Helping children develop healthy habits early plays a critical role in their long-term well-being and academic success. When ...

One of the brain’s biggest benefits from exercise – the birth of new neurons – may not even require any movement. Instead, the beneficial “packages” circulating in the blood after working out can be ...

WANT to stay sharp as you get older? The key could be getting down with the kids. Yesterday, we reported how running around ...

Does your brain health need a boost? Just going for a walk is enough to help improve cognitive performance and reduce the risk of dementia, according to experts. Getting in a few thousand steps a day ...