Getting fit amplifies the brain’s response to workouts, triggering bursts of a growth protein BDNF that strengthens neural ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Many studies have linked exercise with ...

Physical exercise is widely recognized as a vital factor for enhancing cognitive function. Long-term exercise programs have ...

It’s lunchtime, and you and your friend are hungry. You venture into the kitchen and make your favorite sandwich—peanut butter and jelly. You assume your friend can make the same thing, but they have ...

Researchers have joined forces to give a boost to spatial memory by creating a unique experimental setup that combines non-invasive deep-brain stimulation, virtual reality training, and fMRI imaging.