Exercise and Brain Health
Thomas Gilliam
Founder & CEO, retired| Data Analytics - Workforce Physical Health & Safety | Ergonomic Risk Mitigation | Employee Health & Productivity | Injury Reduction & Cost
It seems a new research study comes out every week on the connection between physical activity and brain health. The research clearly shows that those older (60 years and older) individuals who are physically active have better cognitive function, less risk for Alzheimer's disease and slows the risk of dementia.
Some of the studies focus on the importance of moderate-vigorous physical activity several times a week while others show that just moving (instead of sitting) will enhance brain health.
Here are a couple of facts the research agrees on:
?Total cerebral brain volume declines 0.2% each year after age 60. This could be as early as age 50.
?Physically active individuals has less decline.
?Exercise increases cerebral blood flow and cerebrovascular function.
?This is even true for those not achieving physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes per week. (Not intensity specific).
It is never too early to incorporate more daily physical activity into your lifestyle. You don't need to wait until you are 60. Start early!
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