There’s a woman at my gym who walks on the treadmill in an unconventional manner. She treads backwards; sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly while reading a magazine ...

If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it ...

For most of the 20th century, the scientific consensus held that the adult brain was essentially fixed, unable to grow new connections or recover lost function after a critical window in childhood.

From regular exercise to social connection, these are the behaviors experts say can keep your brain sharp over time.

Neuroplasticity allows the adult brain to rewrite its internal wiring. Daily habits dictate whether our brain structures grow stronger or decay. Physical exercise acts as a direct fuel source for ...

Brain plasticity — also called neuroplasticity — is an odd term for most people, with the word "plastic" causing images of Tupperware or Saran Wrap to pop into your head. However, brain plasticity is ...