How Does Exercise Prevent Memory Loss and Improve Brain Function?
In a recently published study, researchers found that after a long term follow-up, people who walked a mile a day or 6-9 miles a week have maintained brain size at an older age, having more grey matter than those who walked less. They assessed 299 people with a mean age of 78 who were not suffering from any form of dementia, and recorded their physical activities for approximately 9 years. After this they were subjected to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for brain size measurements, and then followed up after 4 years for brain function. They found a positive correlation between more walking earlier in life, size of brain and less memory loss. Previous studies also found similar results. A study done in Germany also showed that moderate to high physical exercise is associated with a lower risk of memory impairment in people over the age of 55. Moderate exercise consisted of hiking, walking, swimming and bicycle riding less than 3 times a week, while strenuous activities consisted of th
In a recently published study, researchers found that after a long term follow-up, people who walked a mile a day or 6-9 miles a week have maintained brain size at an older age, having more grey matter than those who walked less. They assessed 299 people with a mean age of 78 who were not suffering from any form of dementia, and recorded their physical activities for approximately 9 years. After this they were subjected to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for brain size measurements, and then followed up after 4 years for brain function. They found a positive correlation between more walking earlier in life, size of brain and less memory loss. Previous studies also found similar results. A study done in Germany also showed that moderate to high physical exercise is associated with a lower risk of memory impairment in people over the age of 55. Moderate exercise consisted of hiking, walking, swimming and bicycle riding less than 3 times a week, while strenuous activities consisted of th
In a recently published study, researchers found that after a long term follow-up, people who walked a mile a day or 6-9 miles a week have maintained brain size at an older age, having more grey matter than those who walked less. They assessed 299 people with a mean age of 78 who were not suffering from any form of dementia, and recorded their physical activities for approximately 9 years. After this they were subjected to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for brain size measurements, and then followed up after 4 years for brain function. They found a positive correlation between more walking earlier in life, size of brain and less memory loss. Previous studies also found similar results. A study done in Germany also showed that moderate to high physical exercise is associated with a lower risk of memory impairment in people over the age of 55. Moderate exercise consisted of hiking, walking, swimming and bicycle riding less than 3 times a week, while strenuous activities consisted of th
