New research suggests that the fitter you become, the more powerful each workout is for your brain—not just your body.

TikTok trends are pushing “brain workouts” into the spotlight—but science reveals a deeper, more powerful truth.

A cascade of beneficial effects hits the brain during exercise — with new data on strength training. Helping your patients ...

Studies suggest that a stronger gripping ability may help cut your risk of dementia. Here’s why. If you’ve ever had trouble opening a pickle jar, you know that it can make you feel momentarily ...

Neurologists say strengthening your legs can slash Alzheimer's risk by 47 percent. The best part? You don't need heavy weights or a gym membership for benefits.

Stronger leg muscles may play a key role in brain health. Neurologists highlight research showing that regular lower-body exercises like squats and lunges can significantly reduce Alzheimer's risk and ...

A study published June 25 in the American Journal of Psychiatry provides new insights into a long-standing question in psychiatric research: What is the underlying neurobiological mechanism of ...

A $3.3 million NIH-funded project at Pitt is exploring how brain metabolism shapes aging and cognitive decline. By linking cellular data in mice with whole-brain imaging in humans, researchers aim to ...