The Body-Brain Connection

Exercise Makes You Smarter

Research from neuroscience, medicine, and evolution indicates that the more physically active we are, especially aerobically, the better our brains work and the smarter we become. From students’ academic achievement to maintaining memory in older people, the implications are body and mind-boggling.More»

Exercise Improves Behavior, Brain Function, and Academic Performance in ADHD Kids

Getting ADHD kids up on their feet and physically active is showing promising results in school and at home.More»

Exercise Helps Preserve Brain Function in Older Adults

Older adults who are physically active appear to increase their odds of maintaining their mental abilities, including their memory.More»

Humans have evolved to thrive on physical activity; without it, not only do our bodies go awry, but so do our brains.

—Fernando Gómez-Pinilla, Ph.D.
University of California, Los Angeles

The Body-Brain Connection

Exercise Makes You Smarter

Exercise Improves Behavior, Brain Function, and Academic Performance in ADHD Kids

Exercise Helps Preserve Brain Function in Older Adults

Pregnant Mothers’ Aerobic Activity Enhances Brain Development in Animal and Human Fetuses

Aerobic Fitness May Improve Memory in Preadolescents

Early Fitness Can Improve the Middle-Age Brain

Exercise May Be the Best Cure for Depression

The Body-Mind Split Can and Must Be Repaired

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