The brains of older people who exercised regularly showed less shrinkage and damage over three years than those who did not, found a European study. Greater brain shrinkage is linked to problems with memory and thinking and these findings suggest that exercise is one way of maintaining a healthy brain, both in terms of size and reducing damage.
Working out to keep fit is also more effective at protecting the brain than cognitive challenges such as games and puzzles, reported the journal Neurology.
Physical activity on a scale from “moving only in connection with necessary (household) chores” to keep-fit/heavy exercise or competitive sport several times per week”.
Scientists recommended weight-lifting, walking and balance exercises, as those who used weights showed the most improvement.
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Hindustan Times-Wellness
28/10/2012
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