Any Level of Physical Activity May Slow Cognitive Decline, Study Suggests

Scientists discover a previously unknown cognitive benefit of aerobic exercise

Engaging in a brief session of moderate aerobic exercise tends to protect the brain’s automatic ability to adjust physical movements. A recent study published in Physiology & Behavior suggests that twenty minutes of stationary cycling prevents a natural decline in unconscious motor learning that typically occurs after a period of rest. These findings provide evidence that working up a sweat might prime the nervous system for physical rehabilitat…

Any Level of Physical Activity May Slow Cognitive Decline, Study Suggests

Cardiovascular health in midlife may influence mental function later in life. A person’s activity level and blood sugar in middle age may help shape how quickly thinking skills decline decades later. Research from UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio, found that physical activity and better [...]

Simple biological age score flags higher cognitive decline risk in older adults

A study of 4,818 middle-aged and older Chinese adults found that higher light BioAge was associated with greater risks of cognitive impairment, episodic memory decline, and reduced mental intactness. The simple measure, based on age, creatinine, glucose, and CRP, added modest predictive information but requires further validation before clinical use.