Nov
15
Researchers from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, have released findings from their 3-year study. Over the 3-year duration of the study, the Researchers found that those who participated in more physical-activity experienced less brain shrinkage than did those study subjects who exercised less. The brain-size variation was documented by MRI scanning.
Those in charge of the study examined MRI scans and records of 638 older adults. Researchers also inquired of the subjects about other routine behaviors. These were recorded and included as data for this study:
- Â exercise habits
- Â engaging in social activities
- Â participation in mentally-stimulating activities
Study findings indicated the importance of consistent, persistent exercise. This research demonstrated that regular exercise may be better than social or mental activities for protecting older adults from having their brain shrink as an effect of age.