Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk, new study suggests

by Joyce Siette, The Conversation edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain For years, scientists have known that moving our bodies can sharpen our minds. Physical activity boosts blood flow to the brain, enhances neuroplasticity and reduces chronic inflammation. These processes are believed to protect against cognitive decline, including dementia. Yet despite decades of research, major questions […]

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