How Physical Activity Supports Brain Health

Health & Lifestyle
366

Listen to article (english)

Translate to Spanish or other 102 languages!

More evidence emerges suggesting that staying fit can help protect your brain health as you age. Image for illustration purposes
More evidence emerges suggesting that staying fit can help protect your brain health as you age. Image for illustration purposes

Medical News Today

- Advertisement -
  • Dementia affects more than 55 million people worldwide, with 10 million diagnosed every year.
  • Studies suggest that keeping fit helps to reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
  • A new study in older adults has shown that higher cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with better cognitive performance, even in people with a genetic predisposition for dementia.

Dementia is increasing in prevalence worldwide. It affects more than 55 millionTrusted Source people, and is the seventh leading cause of death globally.

Follow the link below to Medical News Today to read he full story:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/cardiorespiratory-fitness-could-protect-cognitive-health-as-we-age?slot_pos=article_1&utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=MNT%20Daily%20News&utm_content=2024-12-16&apid=&rvid=4ba4ec80177cae00eabc43b8bc6648d598c4a356d104663735777e0a0f8b5c9f

- Advertisement -

Information Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

Latest news

- Advertisement -
Previous article
STHS Receives Five-Star Rating for Hip Fracture Treatment for 5th Straight Year
Next article
The American Diabetes Association Releases Standards of Care in Diabetes for 2025

More Articles

UT Health San Antonio Paves Way for Safer Immunotherapy

Scientists at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), have found a potential path to maintaining the cancer-fighting benefits of one type of immunotherapy while limiting harmful organ damage, providing new hope for this promising treatment.

Why Your Diet Might Not Be the Only Reason Your Cholesterol Is High

Can a low-carb diet cause your cholesterol to skyrocket? This question has vexed researchers and influencers alike as the popularity of low-carbohydrate diets has surged, yet the evidence has remained mixed. New research suggests that the answer depends on your genes. 

A Parent’s Guide to Back-to-School Allergies

Being ready for the school year means more than gathering clothes and supplies – it also means adequately preparing your child and the school staff to deal with your child’s allergies and asthma.

Physicians Urge Updating Child Vaccinations Before School Starts

Texas physicians have an important message for parents as the new school year is about to begin: Ensure your children are current on all their necessary vaccinations. 
- Advertisement -