What is the best exercise for brain health?

May 28, 2019 / BIOON / - from years of research on exercise and brain health in the elderly, we can learn a lot from our elders Researchers at Columbia University and University of Miami compared brain scans and test results of 876 elderly people The tests were carried out five years apart Photo source: researchers at http://cn.bing.com found that compared with high-intensity exercise, running and aerobic exercise, people who exercise less (such as walking and yoga) have a worse mental decline According to research published in the journal Neurology, the difference is equivalent to 10 years of brain aging, which is the conclusion after considering other factors affecting brain health such as overweight, high blood pressure, smoking and drinking The researchers also learned about the benefits of aerobic exercise on the brain from laboratory studies in animals A study has found that continuous aerobic exercise, such as jogging at a moderate pace for a few miles a day, can promote the growth of new brain cells, even in later life Research is underway on which specific aerobic exercise is the best for both men and women, so there is more to learn In the future, the goal of researchers is to learn more about how to do personalized exercise for brain health This is not to say that other types of exercise are not an important part of the overall fitness program Strength training can help you stay independent, while yoga, other flexibility training and balance work can help you avoid dangerous falls and maintain your flexibility If you've never actively exercised before, it can be difficult to start an exercise program, but start with your mindset: don't think of exercise as a necessary evil, but as a positive thing you do for yourself, because it will return everything you have (BIOON Com) reference: the best excellences for brain health