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Health See other Health Articles Title: Physical activity may preserve thinking skills Neurology scientists have found that various forms of aerobic exercise training in young adult years can benefit brain at the middle age. The study conducted by the American researchers at the University of Minnesota demonstrates that rigorous physical activity in twenties can preserve brain and protect memory in middle age. They notably suggest any cardio fitness training such as running, swimming and cycling that leads the brain to have better thinking skills and memory in later life, according to the report published in the journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Cardio fitness is a measure of how well the body absorbs oxygen during exercise and transports it to the muscles. Nearly 3000 healthy young adults, ages 18 to 30, were involved in the 25 years study period. The participants underwent treadmill tests of cardiovascular fitness during the first year of the study and again 20 years later. “They had to run for as long as possible before they became exhausted or short of breath.” After 25 years, researchers measured the participants’ memory and thinking skills through various cognitive tests. The results revealed those who ran for longer on the treadmill performed better at tests of memory and thinking skills “even after adjusting for factors such as smoking, diabetes and high cholesterol.” "Many studies show the benefits to the brain of good heart health," said study author Dr David Jacobs from University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. "This is one more important study that should remind young adults of the brain health benefits of cardio fitness activities such as running, swimming, biking or cardio fitness classes," he also stated. Low cardiorespiratory function is linked to atrophy of the brain in certain spots in grey matter, as well as an increase in white matter lesions, researchers explained. The research authors claim their paper is the first long-term observational study to examine the relationship between cardiorespiratory function and cognition in healthy young adults. FGP/FGP Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread
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