The activity of certain neurons may influence our endurance for exercise, and these could be targeted to help us run faster ...

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It turns out we might be building up our brain when we exercise.” Betley is corresponding author of the researchers’ published paper in Neuron, titled “ Exercise-induced activation of ventromedial ...

What if the key to better intimacy, sharper memory, and longer life begins in your brain? Discover the science linking love, desire, and the five pillars of brain health.

Obstructive sleep apnea disrupts brain function in several ways, including low oxygen levels, interrupted sleep, and vascular risk. Several regions throughout the brain may shrink, and the ...

BackgroundThe ventral tegmental area (VTA) is a key brain region for dopamine production and the regulation of reward-related behaviors. While ...

Studies on the neurons of mice suggest our own human endurance may have more to do with the brain than our physique.

How did the complexity of many organisms living today evolve from the simpler body plans of their ancestors? This is a central question in biology. Take our hands, for example: Every time we type a ...