Strong leg muscles do not just keep you upright and mobile. They actively protect your brain, sharpen your thinking, and may ...

For most of us, everyday life is characterized by a lack of movement. But those long hours sitting at a desk, commuting by ...

A new study has found body fat and muscle mass are strongly linked to apparent brain age. The benefits of exercise on brain health is already widely researched. The Alzheimer’s Association says ...

Muscle memory is one of those phrases everyone uses, but the science behind it is a lot more interesting than “your muscles remember”. It is a story about your brain, your nervous system and your ...

Plot twist: muscle memory isn’t actually about your muscles at all. It’s about your brain doing some serious behind-the-scenes work! Imagine your brain is creating a super-detailed map for every ...

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. When you hear the term “muscle memory,” it conjures up images of your muscles ...

Color-coded brain figure shows an example of segmented regional volumes obtained from the 3D T1 volumetric MRI scans used for the artificial intelligence computations of brain age. CHICAGO – ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience.View full ...

(CNN) -- When you hear the term "muscle memory," it conjures up images of your muscles being able to memorize certain movements, such as dribbling a soccer ball or playing "Happy Birthday" on the ...

CHICAGO, Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers have found that a specific body profile—higher muscle mass combined with a lower visceral fat to muscle ratio—tracks with a younger brain age, ...