17
Oct
2008
Weekly Fitness Tip: Secret to Staying Young, Exercise
Regular exercise can reverse age-related brain decline, according to a U.S. cognitive neuroscientist.
Prof. Art Kramer, of the Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois, says there’s substantial evidence showing the benefits of aerobic exercise and physical activity on such executive-control brain functions as task coordination, planning, goal maintenance, working memory and the ability to switch tasks.
As people age, a deterioration of white and gray matter in certain areas of the brain can cause cognitive decline, Kramer explained. He reviewed published research and found that several studies showed that regular moderate exercise that makes a person breathless increases the speed and sharpness of thought, the actual volume of brain tissue, and the way in which the brain functions. – The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
Fitness Solutions:
- There is a Variety of Wellness Options at Saw Mill Club
- Personal Training – Get the knowledge, expertise and motivation you need to succeed
- Aerobic Exercise: Swimming, Group Ex,Tennis
