Exercise Keeps the Old Mind Healthy
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A small new European study adds to the growing body of evidence that exercise can stave off mental decline in older people. The 290 participants, all men, were between the ages of 70 and 90 when the study began in 1990.
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Walking regularly at age 70 and beyond can help keep the mind sharp and ward off Alzheimer's disease, according to research suggesting that what is good for the heart is also good for the brain.    Some previous studies found that physical activity might stave off mental decline...
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Retiring? Celebrate by jumping on the nearest treadmill. There's still time to save your body -- and mind -- from the ravages of old age.
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There is much more to becoming â and staying â physically fit as you age than engaging in regular aerobic activity.
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Elderly people who walk the most have the best mental function, according to two new studies in the Sept. 22/29 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Walking exercises our bodies, and now we&#39;re finding it might exercise our brains too. A study of older women found that regular walking, just a few hours a week, can have a significant effect on protecting the brain from early signs of dementia.
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Even moderate exercise by older people cuts the risk of developing a syndrome which increases heart disease and diabetes risk, US researchers say.
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There is no question that a regular program of exercise is beneficial for all population groups. Even senior citizens can live healthier, more productive lives if they incorporate exercise into their daily routine.
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The results of a new study  support a number of previous studies that have shown that  staying mentally active reduces the risk of developing  Alzheimer&#39;s disease and the mild impairments that precede the  condition.
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Walking can reduce the risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer&#39;s disease, according to a new study by a University of Virginia School of Medicine research team.
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Men who participate in longer and more intense physical activity as they age will maintain more of their memory and thinking abilities, compared with men who don&#39;t, according to new research.
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Two large studies -- one on men and the other on women -- reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that elderly people who walked were more likely to maintain cognitive function.
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Older men who either maintain or increase their physical activity as they age will keep more of their memory and thinking ability than those who don&#39;t, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology reported.
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Long-term training in endurance activities, such as running, swimming or cycling, may help prevent the stiffening of the heart that occurs with age, an effect
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Walking reduces the risk of dementia and boosts mental function, two new studies show. Both reports touting the health benefits of regular strolls appear in the Sept.
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Exercise boosts brainpower by building new brain cells in a brain region linked with memory and memory loss, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.
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[Health India]: Washington, Dec 28 : A 10-year study of elderly men published in the latest issue of the journal &#39;Neurology&#39; has revealed that more intense physical activity may help people maintain their cognitive skills as they age.