High physical activity in midlife and late life is linked with a significantly lower risk for dementia, a new study has found ...

Researchers reviewed numerous studies to understand how exercise reduces depression, from endorphins to stress hormones. Here ...

Why do some people find a short jog exhausting, while others seem to run effortlessly? Of course, part of the answer lies in ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Could pedaling a bike rewire the brain of someone with Parkinson’s disease, easing the tremors and muscle stiffness caused by the neurological condition? Past research studies ...

According to a recent study, however, being physically active may have a greater impact. The right exercise routine may ...

The joint study used deep brain stimulation devices to measure how 12 exercise sessions created new neural pathways in ...

Regular physical activity in midlife and older adulthood may cut dementia risk by up to 45%, showing it’s never too late to ...

In earlier times, movement was inherent in being human—our ancestors were foraging, running, walking, stretching, lifting, and bending throughout the day. In our modern world, however, many of us lead ...

Jeff Tweedy, leader of the roots-inflected rock bands Wilco and Uncle Tupelo, struggled mightily with various drug addictions, most notably to prescription painkillers, alcohol, and cigarettes. These ...

Long before it had a name, signs of Parkinson’s disease appeared in ancient medical texts. These historical accounts described individuals who experienced tremors and difficulty moving, although it ...