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Healthy Aging

Diet, exercise, and mental stimulation can keep our brains healthy as we age.

Your Brain on Exercise

Not only does exercise help us maintain a healthy weight and heart, it can also support brain function and mental health.

Runner's High

An intense bout of exercise can improve mood and create a sense of euphoria — an effect popularly known as the “runner’s high.”

Kicking the Brain Into Gear

There’s a lot going on inside the brain of a World Cup athlete — and a lot that could go wrong with a hard hit or blow to the head.

Work It Out: How Exercise Benefits the Brain

Break out your leg warmers and headbands — aerobic exercise can improve learning and memory and may boost academic achievement.

Olympic Gold for Brainwave Performance

Whether or not a competitor stands on the podium wearing an Olympic metal can depend on a thousandth of a second difference in finishing time.

Best Foot Forward: Recovering from Motor Injuries