Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Weight Training and Walking Improve Cognition

Four new randomized trials were presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference that showed that physical activity such as resistance training and walking, can increase cognitive functioning in various types of elderly adults, including those already diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. Both resistance and aerobic training improved different types of memory. To improve executive function and functional plasticity, a higher level of aerobic exercise was required. Even a program of moderate walking in older people without demential showed an increased growth in memory brain regions as well as increased levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). 


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  1. Walking Improve Cognition. Specially elder person need to do weight training and walking in daily purpose from that they will get help in improving cognition.

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