How moving your body keeps your brain sharp

Exercise Significantly Slows Brain Aging

Exercise Significantly Slows the Rate of Brain Aging

According to a recent study published in the journal Neurology, physical activity can slow brain aging by as much as 10 years.

Of the nearly 900 seniors who participated in the study, 90 percent engaged in light exercise, such as yoga or walking, or none at all. The remaining 10 percent did medium-to-high intensity exercise. As reported by CBS News:

““[O]lder adults who reported either light or no exercise at all experienced a cognitive decline equal to 10 more years of aging when compared to people who were moderate to intense exercisers.

‘The number of people over the age of 65 in the United States is on the rise, meaning the public health burden of thinking and memory problems will likely grow,’ study author Dr. Clinton B. Wright said in a statement. ‘Our study showed that for older people, getting regular exercise may be protective, helping them keep their cognitive abilities longer.'””

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