Regular exercise is good for the brain
Regular aerobic exercise appears to improve blood flow in the brain, thus improving the brain’s ability to function, according to a recent study out of the Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. These findings add to the growing body of literature that points to exercise being both preventive of mental decline and helpful in improving cognitive function in older adults.
Regular exercise is also one of the best ways to improve your mental outlook, lose weight, appear youthful, and ward off viruses as well as many chronic illnesses. Read more about the 18 life-changing benefits of exercise and how to get started.
via Rahman FN, et al “Relationship of exercise to cerebral vasculature and blood flow in older adults” RSNA 2008; Abstract LL-NR2256-D03.
via “RSNA: Exercise May Prevent Loss of Small Blood Vessels in the Brain” MedPage Today, Dec. 1, 2008
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