(WGHP) — Tuesday is World Brain Day. We talk a lot about the need for children to be physically fit, but it’s also important to be mentally fit. In Mommy Matters, we’re looking at ways to develop a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Keeping your brain in tip-top shape is important (obviously). Your brain is responsible for helping you make good decisions, ...

Strong memory skills help children perform better academically and build confidence in daily life. Instead of relying solely on textbooks, parents can use creative activities to sharpen kids’ memory ...

Can exercise replace ADHD medication? A new study reveals that integrated cognitive-motor exercise significantly improves inhibitory control and working memory in children aged 6–10.

Brain-training exercises can improve your cognitive skills, including working memory, verbal memory, and global functioning. Challenging yourself with new activities can also improve brain functioning ...

"Our message is simple: Exercise that gives you a slightly higher heart rate and heavy breathing is medicine – also for the brain," say researchers Ulrik Wisløff and Atefe R. Tari, from the Norwegian ...

Share on Pinterest Staying active on a daily basis helps keep the brain young, a recent study shows. Image credit: Hinterhaus Productions/Getty Images. Physical activity of any kind appears to ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We aren't just working out for our bodies anymore—we’re also working out for our brains. “Brain workouts” ...

Is endurance all in your head? A new study reveals that VMH neurons in the brain direct the body to boost physical stamina.

(WGHP) — Tuesday is World Brain Day. We talk a lot about the need for children to be physically fit, but it’s also important to be mentally fit. In Mommy Matters, we’re looking at ways to develop a ...