Here is a no-brainer for you: as we get older or sicker, our cognitive functions gradually slow down. However, regular exercise helps prevent age- and disease-related brain deterioration.
This may not be a “hot-off-the-presses” piece of news, but because March 12-18 marks Brain Awareness Week, it is a good time to think about ways to keep our brains sharp, alert, and healthy.
Over the years, research has confirmed the link between physical activity and brain health. That’s one more compelling reason to get off the couch and start exercising.
As evidenced by various studies, physical fitness benefits the brain not only by boosting our cognitive abilities — such as memory, understanding, learning and thinking skills — but also by helping to significantly reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.