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

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As if the benefits of strength training weren’t extensive enough, we have another perk to add to the pile: a younger brain. That’s right – according to brand-new research that will be presented at the ...

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There's a specific 'body profile' that may be crucial to the vitality of aging brains Whole-body MRI scans show that bodies with more muscle and less fat around the organs are most closely linked to ...

The more we move, the more our muscle cells begin to make a memory of that exercise. MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you ...

Around the beginning of every year I think about my exercise goals, as many of us do, and usually the question comes down to this: will I spend more time on cardiovascular exercise or strength ...

It’s no secret that regular exercise benefits the body and mind. What is less well-known, however, is the central role that the leg muscles play in cognitive performance as we age. “Stronger leg ...

Feel exhorted, cajoled, pushed and nagged into “exercise?" Most folks know it’s good for you, but so are vegetables (though not recent Romaine from Yuma.) They just don't really know how exercise ...

As if the benefits of strength training weren’t extensive enough, we have another perk to add to the pile: a younger brain. That’s right – according to brand-new research that will be presented at the ...