In a recent study published in the journal NPJ Science of Learning, researchers investigated the impacts of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on the subsequent motor skill acquisition efficiency ...

Violinists, surgeons and gamers can benefit from physical exercise both before and after practicing their new skills. The same holds true for anyone seeking to improve their fine motor skills. This is ...

(CNN) – There are lots of good reasons to be physically active. Well, according to the University of British Columbia, you can add protecting memory and thinking skills to that list. Researchers found ...

At 7:45 a.m. each weekday, while most of his peers at Naperville Central High School in Naperville, Ill., are sitting in class and groggy with sleep, 15-year-old Matt Bray is running sprints, jumping ...

Sticking to an exercise routine is a challenge many people face. But a research team is using machine learning to uncover what keeps individuals committed to their workouts. Sticking to an exercise ...

It’s no longer news that exercise tones the brain as well as the body, keeping cognition sharp with age and lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Exactly how this works remains murky, however. In ...

It’s no secret exercise is good for your body—but what about your brain? Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurobiology and vice chair for Faculty Affairs and Development ...

There are plenty of science-backed ways to get smarter. You can learn several things in succession to harness the power of interleaving. You can vary the way you study. You can test yourself. You can ...

Staying active is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Regular exercise helps you live longer, lowers your risk of disease, improves your mood, and boosts energy levels. But ...