Aging & Alzheimer’s awareness – Week 1 of 4
How exercise can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease – source
“So how much exercise do you need? In a study published last year in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Research, researchers found that 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week—the CDC’s recommendation for adults—can significantly improve memory performance after just 12 weeks.” ~ Mayo Clinic FAQs
“Exercising several times a week for 30 to 60 minutes may:
- Keep thinking, reasoning and learning skills sharp for healthy individuals
- Improve memory, reasoning, judgment and thinking skills (cognitive function) for people with mild Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment
- Delay the start of Alzheimer’s for people at risk of developing the disease or slow the progress of the disease
- Physical activity seems to help the brain not only by keeping your blood flowing but also by increasing chemicals that protect the brain. Physical activity also tends to counter some of the natural reduction in brain connections that occurs with aging.
More research is needed to know to what degree adding physical activity improves memory or slows the progression of cognitive decline. Nonetheless, regular exercise is important to stay physically and mentally fit.”
~Winston-Salem Wolfhounds GAA Health Information (#WSWGAAHEALTHINFO)