When people think about physical activity, many picture intense, sweat-filled runs or gym workouts, “but really, physical ...

HAMBURG — A healthy mind lives in a healthy body — the connection is so obvious that it became a saying centuries ago. But for a long time, researchers were unsure about cause and effect. "The ...

Short, intense yoga sessions are more effective than other exercises for improving sleep in people with diagnosed disorders.

“Whether you are slashing targets in rhythm games or throwing punches in a boxing or fitness app, you are ducking, lunging ...

Experts explain how 150 minutes of weekly physical activity can strengthen neural pathways, delay cognitive decline, and significantly reduce the risk of dementia.

If you have been struggling to get a good night's sleep, your exercise routine might be the missing piece of the puzzle. A new study suggested that muscle-strengthening exercises (think weightlifting, ...

The nutritional composition of peanuts may explain their beneficial effects on brain function. Key components include: Amino Acids: Peanuts contain l-arginine, which, while lacking direct evidence ...

If you're seeing these subtle but consistent traits in your child, there's a good chance your child's cognitive abilities and ...

UVA clinical psychologist Claudia Allen says delaying a child’s first phone can help reduce the dangers of depression, ...

The detox wasn’t absolute. Participants were spending about two hours a day on social media. During the detox, that dropped ...

In the new study, Mousley and colleagues looked at around 4,000 scans from healthy people ages 0 to 90 and analyzed their brains. They found four major times when the brain underwent developmental ...

A Virginia Tech study shows that ultra-processed foods may influence adolescents differently from slightly older young adults ...