Dopamine is a neurotransmitter — a chemical made in your brain. It carries messages to your nerve cells. Dopamine is also a hormone made in your adrenal glands that gets released into your bloodstream ...

Keeping the brain young and thriving is crucial for physical, mental, and emotional health. A sharp brain also keeps chronic conditions such as dementia at bay. But how exactly do you achieve this?

BRISTOL — The Bristol Public Library and Waterford Crossing Goshen, and Greenleaf Health Campus, Trilogy Senior Living Communities, are offering a free five-week course of educational sessions on how ...

According to the British Journal of Sports Medicine, regular exercise may boost brain power in adults over age 50. The study shows 45 to 60 minutes of moderate to high-intensity cardio, weight lifting ...

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 ...

Neuroscience + nutrition = cognitive fitness.

Caring for brain health is not limited to mental exercises and good sleep; it also extends to the foods and beverages we ...

Physical therapists recommend aerobic exercise to boost brain health. It improves neuroplasticity, increases brain volume, boosts mood and lowers inflammation. Strength training, a healthy diet and ...

Scientists are reporting the first compelling evidence in people that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines with age. A 10-week study of people 65 or older ...

Just 10 minutes of aerobic exercise can improve executive function by priming parts of the brain used to laser focus on the task at hand, according to a new study. This paper, “Executive-Related ...

There are many ways to boost brain power, from exercising more often to learning new skills. But what about boosting the actual size of your brain? According to a new study, wearing the right kind of ...