Resistance Training: People who engage in resistance training tend to have better brain health,” says Austin Perlmutter, M.D., coauthor of Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper ...

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 ...

This one's not for the faint-hearted.

Somatic practices offer a future-focused approach to holistic wellness, providing gentle yet powerful benefits for overall health. Somatic exercises focus on the mind-body connection, offering a ...

The hindbrain's cerebellum is in charge of maintaining the body's equilibrium. Your posture is maintained by your musculoskeletal system. Your position is always controlled by the muscles, ligaments, ...

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 ...

At the national level, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), estimates that 42.1 million people, or 18.1% of all adults (aged 18 years or older) in the United States smoke cigarettes.

We talk a lot about exercise in terms of calories burned or miles logged, but let’s pivot. What if the most compelling reason to get moving has nothing to do with your waistline and everything to do ...

A UCSF team finds a liver protein, released with exercise, that improves memory in aging and Alzheimer’s disease by repairing the brain’s blood vessels. It's the missing link between exercise and ...

Two ancient Chinese mind-body practices -- Qigong and Tai Chi -- may have pain-relief potential for patients with cancer. (Translational Exercise Biomedicine) A survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults ...

For individuals with high BP, baduanjin, a traditional Chinese mind-body practice, can lower SBP, with effects sustained for ...