A study out of the University of Miami, connected with the larger Northern Manhattan study, shows that moderate to heavy exercise can delay the cognitive aging of the brain, including delaying the onset of Alzheimer's.
People who participated in speed walking, running, raquetball, aerobics and similar high-intensity exercise were shown to have higher baseline scores and slower cognitive decline in comparison to those who were less active.
Unfortunately, strolling, golf, bowling and yoga showed no cognitive benefits for the older members of the population. Our daughter would heartily agree with the idea that golf is of no physical benefit. She maintains that it's an activity, not a sport. However, the way my husband used to play...speed golf, where he ran between every shot.... that type of golf might be reconsidered as "significant exercise," by some.
This study, in my opinion, helps illustrate the idea that lifestyle choices can truly add up when it comes to the condition of your health. I'll elaborate more on that in my next blog.
Dr. Esther
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