Brisk walking, a good exercise for your brain!

Regular practice of moderate aerobic exercise may not only slow the cognitive decline, but also reverse the aging process of the brain, according to an american study . The researchers collected the results of studies on the effects of aerobic exercise and performance on cognitive function and brain volume to seniors suffering from dementia or not. Their summary shows that six months of moderate aerobic activity such as brisk walking, would be sufficient to improve cognitive function of the brain. This improvement is also accompanied by an increase in gray matter in the region of the frontal lobes. The authors point out such a study that evaluated the effects of physical activity on the brain for six months with people aged 60 to 75 years. A group of subjects engaged in brisk walking for 45 minutes at a rate of three times per week and the other group engaged in the practice of exercises and stretching. People group brisk walking have not only improved their fitness but also their cognitive functions, including their memory and their ability to concentrate, compared to subjects in the other group. There are still several issues to elucidate the effects of exercise on the brain, the researchers note. However, they can be argued that a system of active lifestyle which includes moderate aerobic exercise can improve cognitive function of the brain and even reverse the neurological decline in the elderly.