In a recent study published in the journal NPJ Science of Learning, researchers investigated the impacts of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on the subsequent motor skill acquisition efficiency ...

Violinists, surgeons and gamers can benefit from physical exercise both before and after practicing their new skills. The same holds true for anyone seeking to improve their fine motor skills.

The brain is a delicate organ that experiences specific changes with age. Older individuals tend to be at a higher risk for developing dementia. Researchers are interested in finding what ...

For the first time, a new study in mice has identified an exercise-activated gene (Mtss1L) that appears to increase synaptic connectivity between neurons in the hippocampus. The neuroscientists at ...

A year of consistent exercise appears to rejuvenate the brain – but don’t ask scientists how yet In A Nutshell Adults who exercised 150 minutes weekly for 12 months showed brains that appeared seven ...

By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. A year of consistent aerobic activity didn’t just boost fitness; it shifted MRI -based ...

Exercise improves connectivity in the brain and that boosts memory. Source: Uberimages/iStock Exercise is good for the brain. Your regular jog or spin class benefits memory and executive function. If ...