Exercise Cuts Dementia Risk by Up to 69%

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Current research indicates that exercise actually defends the brain, lowering the risk of dementia among older people.

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Research from Johns Hopkins University discovered that a mere 35 minutes of exercise each week lowers dementia risk by 41%

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People who exercise for 140 minutes or more each week can lower their risk of dementia by up to 69%.

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According to Steven Malin at Rutgers, as little as five minutes of exercise each day can help to improve brain health.

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Exercise makes the brain more responsive to insulin, which is a critical component of cognitive function.

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Studies indicate that exercise increases the level of Akt, a protein essential for communication between brain cells.

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Regular exercise also enhances brain plasticity, assisting with maintaining cognition with age.

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Brief periods of exercise can also provide substantial benefits for brain health.

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Professionals suggest 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise, yet even a bit of exercise will be helpful.

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You're never too old to exercise, since exercise is one of the very best methods of defending brain health.

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