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Aerobics improves attention and memory
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025

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It has recently become known that in case of mild memory problems that can later lead to Alzheimer's disease, it is necessary to do aerobics and even weightlifting. Canadian scientists have found that lifting weights, that is, intense physical activity, improves such indicators as the ability to resolve conflicts, attention and memory in people with moderate cognitive impairment. The study involved women of various ages, and its results were presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease in Vancouver, Canada.
In Japan, researchers also found that the language skills of a group of middle-aged women with mild cognitive impairment improved when they combined aerobic exercise with strength and balance training for 12 months. Women who chose vigorous morning walking or light jogging as their exercise routine also showed growth in a region of the brain associated with memory.
Of course, this is not the only way to prevent memory problems, but research shows how important aerobics and exercise are for the brain. Regular exercise can reduce the risk of developing dementia by 45 percent and is a real help in the fight against serious illness.