Exercise boosts the brain — and mental health

Diana J. Smith

It’s hardly news that exercise is good for your physical health, and has long been extolled as beneficial for mental health, as well. But researchers are now making progress in understanding how exercise works its mental magic. Story continues below advertisement Exercise, they are learning, has profound effects on the […]

GOP Sen. Roger Marshall wants Republicans to look into having Biden take an annual cognitive test due to ‘concern’ for his mental health

Diana J. Smith

President Joe Biden.Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Sen. Roger Marshall said he wants Biden to take a cognitive test because he is concerned for his health. Republicans have questioned Biden’s cognitive abilities since before he was elected in 2020. Biden’s doctor said after his physical in November he was “healthy,” “vigorous,” and […]