Monday, April 5, 2010

Exercise may protect some people from dementia


How much of an effect can exercise have on slowing cognitive decline? Some studies have already demonstrated benefit. Several others are underway, designed to find out. (One even looks expressly at Zumba.) The exercise, by the way, does not need to be a strenuous cardio workout. Some researchers suggest activities such as gardening, tai chi and walking.

Read my article on LiveStrong.com

Check out these 26 studies that look at exercise and dementia. Would you or someone you love qualify to enroll?

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