A study exploring the mechanisms behind why cognitive performance improves in response to exercise, has found that dopamine plays a key role. A study exploring the mechanisms behind why cognitive ...

A large, 20-year trial showed that speedy cognitive exercises could reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. The question is, could these tasks be adapted into video games?

Maintaining motivation is key to making an exercise routine stick for years, but most people struggle to find what truly motivates them — after all, most New Year's resolutions are abandoned by the ...

January is peak gym time — the month when fitness seekers commit to New Year’s resolutions. By February, however, those goals are often forgotten. That busting of best intentions begs the question: ...

Don't put all your eggs in one basket when it comes to exercise - doing a variety of different physical activities every week is the key to boosting your health and living longer, a study suggests.

Research finds minor changes in physical activity could hugely reduce number of premature deaths Just five extra minutes of exercise and half an hour less sitting time each day could help millions of ...

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Trainers often joke about the difference between “show” muscles and “go” muscles—in other words, muscles that look pretty versus muscles that can actually pull their weight when it counts. Whenever ...

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No matter your fitness level, an exercise bike offers a low-impact cardio workout that can be as casual or intense as you want. The best bikes can be precisely adjusted to fit a variety of body shapes ...

Your glutes are the muscles that make up your buttocks area. Keeping these muscles strong helps stabilize your hips, knees, and lower back. Exercises that target your glutes, such as lunges, squats, ...