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Scientists have always recommended physical activity to keep the brain healthy, but current research shows that regular stretching and exercise exercises can help older people with mild memory problems.
Researchers at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine recruited 300 adults with mild cognitive decline to perform aerobic and stretching and balance exercises. Groups were split based on these two His exercises and trained independently twice a week with her Personal Her trainer and then twice a week for 12 months.
The research was presented Tuesday at the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in San Diego, California. All participants had mild cognitive impairment, one of the early stages of dementia, and were sedentary.
Overall, both groups completed 31,000 exercise sessions, claims study author Laura Baker. At the end of the experiment, none of the group members experienced cognitive decline, but a control group of similar participants with mild cognitive impairment who did not exercise did.
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Baker told the Associated Press that the stud’s results show that “this is possible for everyone,” especially for older adults with limited exercise habits. It recommends that exercise “should be part of a prevention strategy” for older adults who are suffering from diabetes.
Maria Carrillo, chief scientist for the Alzheimer’s Association, told the Associated Press: Previous research has shown that daily physical activity can help reduce inflammation in the brain and increase blood flow to it. It is
Baker also said it was important for older participants to have social groups and networks of support.
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Participants received regular support while working at the YMCA facility, Regular video call sessions were set up after Covid-19 closed gyms, according to the Associated Press.
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