A new study explores exercise mimetics as novel therapeutics for depression by triggering muscle-to-brain signals that support mood regulation and resilience.

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

Studies on the neurons of mice suggest our own human endurance may have more to do with the brain than our physique.

Did you know that moving your body not only helps you stay physically strong, but it's also a superhero for your mind? When we talk about well-being in adulthood, it's key to understand that mental ...

Researchers identify brain neurons that become active after exercise and help determine how much endurance improves with repeated training.

A new study reveals how exercise slows aging by strengthening communication between the brain, muscles and liver. The research demonstrates that regular physical activity creates a powerful anti-aging ...

Exercise does more than strengthen muscles; it also rewires the brain. In a study published in Neuron, researchers reveal ...

Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...

When you finish a run, your muscles may feel like they did all the work. But researchers at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and ...

The work reveals that the brain — in mice and, presumably, in humans — is actively involved in the development of endurance, the ability to get better at a physical activity with repeated practice, ...

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 ...

Test your knowledge with this quiz on common weight-bearing exercises and their target muscles. You can use what you learn to help sharpen your mind-muscle connection. Share on Pinterest Kate ...