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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Recently it became known that with light memory problems that can subsequently 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 exercise, improves indicators such as conflict resolution, attention and memory in people with moderate cognitive impairment. The study involved women of different ages, and its results are presented to the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease in Vancouver, Canada.
In Japan, researchers also found that the language abilities of a group of middle-aged test subjects with mild cognitive impairment improved when they combined aerobic exercise with strength and balance exercises for 12 months. It was also noted that those women who, as a physical exercise, chose an intensive morning exercise or a light jog, there was an increase in the brain area associated with memory.
Of course, this is not the only way to prevent memory problems, but research proves how important aerobic and physical exercises are for the brain. Regular exercise can reduce the risk of developing dementia by 45 percent and provide real help in the fight against a serious illness.
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