Forget marathon gym sessions or complicated biohacks and try “exercise snacks” or short bursts of physical activity (1–5 ...

A classroom activity helped students focus better and feel happier during lessons without disrupting schedules.

The modern workplace has created an epidemic of mental exhaustion that leaves millions of Americans feeling drained, unfocused and overwhelmed by the end of each day. Traditional coffee breaks and ...

Lapses in attention are common for adults, and the longer we are supposed to be "on-task," the more likely we are to be mind wandering (or sleeping) in class or during a meeting. Source: Stokkete / ...

You don’t hours keep your mind sharp. Even brief mind activities practiced regularly can help improve your concentration, ...

Exercise has long been linked with stronger brains and reduced risk of dementia and other cognitive diseases. But new research suggests that older adults can significantly improve brain health with ...

What’s the big idea? The time to start working on positive mental health outcomes should not be when a mental health crisis begins. In a country that has an epidemic of loneliness and rising ...

You probably know that exercise is good for your physical health. Maybe your doctor advised you to drop a few pounds. Or you’re trying to work on your flexibility and strengthen your bones and muscles ...

Scientists have hailed the benefits of exercising early in life to lower the risk of your brain degenerating later. But new research suggests that even once you’re 45 or older, it’s not too late to ...

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 ...

Think your daily stroll is just good for your heart and waistline? Your brain might be the biggest winner of your walking habit—especially if you pick up the pace. That modest increase in speed could ...

New research reveals that exercise counteracts the mood-damaging effects of a Western-style diet through specific gut and hormonal mechanisms. Running restored metabolites tied to mental well-being ...