Regular Exercise Boosts Memory and Brain Function at Any Age

 Americans are facing an alarming rise in cognitive decline, and it isn’t just impacting older adults — it’s happening across every age group. Memory problems, trouble concentrating, and impaired decision-making are becoming common complaints, seriously affecting quality of life.

If left unaddressed, cognitive decline will evolve into severe disorders like dementia. It disrupts your ability to live independently, connect with loved ones, and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. The good news is there’s a powerful way to combat this cognitive threat — being physically active.

Recent research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine investigated how physical activity affects cognitive abilities such as memory, decision-making, and attention.¹ Conducted by researchers from the University of South Australia, this umbrella review — the largest and most comprehensive review to date — analyzed 133 previous studies, encompassing data from over 258,000 participants ranging widely in age, from young children to older adults.²

Their goal was to clarify exactly how effective exercise is for boosting brain health and pinpointing the most beneficial forms of physical activity....<<<Read More>>>...