Exercise Slows Brain-Aging Deterioration
According to a new Australian led study at Western Sydney University, aerobic exercise can improve memory function and maintain brain health as the aging process progresses.
The University of Western Sydney and the Division of Psychology and Mental Health at University of Manchester teamed up to conduct a study to measure the effects of aerobic exercise on the hippocampus region of the brain. The researchers reviewed 14 clinical trials in which 737 people had their brains examined with scans before and after aerobic exercise in controlled conditions. The population that took part in the studies included those who were healthy and those had been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, with an age range of 24-76 and an average age of 66. The researchers examined the effects that aerobic exercise, which took place at a range of 2-5 sessions per week and a study length range of 3-24 months, and found that it did significantly increase the left side of the hippocampus in the participants' brains. While more research on the topic is warranted, it is a promising connection between aerobic exercise and the prevention of age-related neuro-degenerative diseases such as Alzheimers. Check out the video below for more information on the positive effects of aerobic exercise!
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