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We often hear about the importance of physical exercise for long-term health, but mental exercise matters too.

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 ...

Running fights junk food’s mental toll—healing the gut, balancing hormones, and protecting the brain.

Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., a professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurobiology, says studies show that exercise can significantly improve many aspects of brain ...

Aging may be inevitable, but cognitive decline is a choice; top neurologist Dr. Majid Fotuhi reveals the single most powerful ...

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