Our biceps and our brain cells may have more in common than previously thought. New research led by the Lippincott-Schwartz Lab shows that a network of subcellular structures similar to those ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A simple handgrip test may reveal more than muscle power in very old adults, offering insight into how ...

A new study has found body fat and muscle mass are strongly linked to apparent brain age. The benefits of exercise on brain health is already widely researched. The Alzheimer’s Association says ...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a devastating cause of memory loss and cognitive decline, for which no curative treatment is available. Among lifestyle factors, physical activity stands out as possibly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. She talks about muscle building as a taboo for women throughout history and touches on how women, especially women in midlife and ...

Forget the "meathead" stereotypes; heavy lower-body training is actually a high-performance fuel injection for your cognitive health and emotional resilience.

Today, we're diving into a topic that sounds almost magical but is grounded in real science: muscle memory. Trust me, understanding how it works might just be the motivational boost you need to start ...

If you've let your workout routine slide, the first time back in the gym can be a humbling experience. Your shoulders quake and quads tremble at what were once easy lifts. Luckily, research suggests ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “muscle memory” thrown around at some point, but it might not mean what you think it does. In fact, many everyday exercisers misunderstand the concept of muscle memory ...

Grow your muscle, grow your brain. For decades it’s getting clearer—physical activity leads to more brain cells. But how? And why? A recent paper in Cell Metabolism shows the advantages of ...