Build your leg muscles for a stronger mind? Well, you already know that having strong leg muscles can help prevent falls in your
more senior years…
But did you know that working your leg muscles can sharpen your mind?
Keep reading to find out what the researchers of an interesting study discovered about this…
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Study shows leg strength results in improved cognitive health…
As we age, the brain undergoes natural shrinkage, particularly in the part of the brain known as the hippocampus – which is responsible for memory and cognitive abilities…
This brain shrinkage is more pronounced in people with conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease…
Staying physically active may help significantly lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer´s…
In a 2011 study, aerobic activities, such as walking, was found not only to improve memory but also increase the size of the hippocampus in older people…
Turns out, stronger leg muscles are closely linked to larger hippocampal volumes, which may help counteract the brain shrinkage associated with ageing.
Another study, in 2015, involving identical twins, the results also showed a strong link between leg strength and healthier cognitive ageing…
Using MRI scans, the researchers observed brain-wide improvements, extending beyond the hippocampus to other regions.
Growing evidence suggests that physical activity enhances the body’s communication networks and promotes neurogenesis—the creation of new neurons within the brain.
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How to work your leg muscles – from zero to strong – for a stronger mind…
Not all of us can wake up in the morning and decide to go for a run…
If you have not been active, you will need to start slow – and make it as convenient as possible so you can maintain the activity…
For example, you can use a table for support and do heel raises, repeatedly stand up and sit down from a chair, or you can march on the spot in your bedroom…
Begin with simple activities and as you progress, you can incorporate weights to increase resistance…
But if you can get out into nature and enjoy a hike every day, or go dancing with your partner or friends, they´re great ways to incorporate the very important social element of ageing well…
Make exercise a priority in your life – and enjoy a healthier mind…
Reference:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26551663/
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2011-06020-007
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