Fourteen gamers played three hours of virtual soccer while drinking either plain or sparkling water. The sparkling water group stayed mentally sharp, committing significantly fewer fouls in-game, ...

Researchers have identified a distinct and reproducible gene expression program associated with neurotransmission in the ...

Scientists in the UK found that completing an exercise program boosted levels of a chemical known as the brain's 'fertilizer' ...

Research in health psychology has increasingly highlighted the pivotal role that executive functions play in human health and wellbeing. Executive ...

Researchers identify PV neurons in the prefrontal cortex as the gatekeepers of drug addiction relapse, offering a new target for precision treatment.

A new study shows that improving your cardiovascular endurance changes your neural chemistry. Fitter individuals release ...

Drug addiction carries an extremely high risk of relapse, as cravings can be reignited by minor stimuli even long after one has stopped using.

Many people know that exercise is good for the body. It can strengthen the heart, improve muscle health, and help control weight. However, scientists are also learning that physical activity may be ...

Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of exercise, a new study led by a UCL researcher has found.

Increasing physical fitness leads to a larger release of BDNF and better prefrontal cortex activity after a single session of exercise.