Greater Overall Muscle Strength Linked to Improved Cognitive Condition
A series of tests conducted by a Finnish research group confirmed a link in overall muscle strength and improved cognitive ability.
A series of tests conducted by a Finnish research group confirmed a link in overall muscle strength and improved cognitive ability.
A study conducted by a group of Finnish researchers looked at the association between muscular strength and cognitive function. Previous tests conducted by the same research group utilized grip strength only and revealed no association between the grip strength and cognitive function. The study looked at 338 men and women over the age of 66 and measured hand grip strength along with lower body strength through a battery of tests. The scores were calculated using the CERAD neurophysiological test battery total score method. This study helps shed light on the understudied area of links between exercise and cognitive health.
Here are three exercises to help you build strength in your lower body:
- Chair Squats
- Hip Abductions
- Marching
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