We often hear that regular exercise keeps our bodies healthy. But what many people don’t know is that it also plays a major role in keeping our brains sharp. A short workout can do much more than burn ...

There are plenty of science-backed ways to get smarter. You can learn several things in succession to harness the power of interleaving. You can vary the way you study. You can test yourself. You can ...

An University of Iowa-led research team has documented in humans that physical exercise sparks an increase in brain waves called ripples connecting areas in the brain linked to learning and memory.

Objective To evaluate systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of exercise on general cognition, memory and executive function across all populations and ages. Methods ...

Many of us turn to Sudoku, Wordle or brain-training apps to sharpen our minds. But research is increasingly showing one of the best ways to boost memory, focus and brain health is exercise. Our new ...