Saturday, October 16, 2010

Exercise Markedly Lowers Risk for Dementia and Memory Loss

The benefits of regular exercise to the body have been proven over time. Moderate exercise done habitually over many years keeps the body fit, prevents obesity, improves cardiac function, lowers cholesterol, and decreases the risk for many diseases like diabetes, stroke and many more. Now more studies are showing that exercise also benefits the brain, decreases the risk for memory loss and dementia, and may improve cognitive function or thought processes.
More studies show that exercise benefits the body but also lowers the risk of dementia. Regular exercise improves brain function and prevents memory loss.

Read more at Suite101: Exercise Markedly Lowers Risk for Dementia and Memory Loss 

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