Uncover the benefits of physical activity through simple exercise routines you can try at home.
Physical exercise supports brain health by improving cardiovascular health, reducing inflammation, and promoting the growth of new brain cells. It improves blood flow to the brain, which enhances cognitive function. Increased physical activity, has also been shown to protect the brain against degeneration in later in life.
Try this simple standing exercise that builds rhythm and coordination by marching on the spot to the beat of the song.
Engaging both hands and feet while walking in place naturally encourages bilateral coordination, which is essential for motor skills and cognitive function.
A recent study found that physical activity in older adults was linked to preserved structure in the brain’s frontal and temporal areas, including prefrontal cortex and hippocampal grey matter volume, which are important for emotional processing and memory.
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