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Cardiorespiratory Fitness Preserves Brain Health As You Age, Study Finds


Published on 2024-12-10 19:23:07 - Healthline
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  • New research shows that people with better cardiorespiratory fitness scored higher across five cognitive health domains. The findings illustrate that lifestyle choices, such as exercise, can have a meaningful effect on decreasing dementia risk.

The article from Healthline discusses a study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, which highlights the link between cardiorespiratory fitness and brain health. The research, involving over 1,000 participants, found that individuals with higher cardiorespiratory fitness levels exhibited better brain health, specifically in terms of larger brain volumes in areas like the gray matter and the hippocampus, which are crucial for memory and cognitive functions. This suggests that maintaining good cardiorespiratory fitness could help in preserving brain structure and potentially stave off cognitive decline. The study measured fitness through a maximal exercise test and used MRI scans to assess brain volume. The findings underscore the importance of regular physical activity, particularly aerobic exercises, in promoting not just heart health but also brain health, potentially reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

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