Cognitive decline is a problem commonly associated with aging. As people get older, they can become forgetful and confused. Much research correlates exercise with a decrease in cognitive decline and serious conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. However, a new study performed helps to clarify how and why exercise helps cognitive function in people as they age.
Researchers compared two groups of healthy adults aged 60 to 76 years. The first group reported exercising three or more hours per week for the past decade while the other group exercised less than one hour per week. The members of the more active group had more blood flow to the brain, which leads to enhanced brain activity.
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