Sunday, November 21, 2010

Importance of Exercise for Those at Special Risk for Alzheimer's

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101118161320.htm

ScienceDaily (Nov. 19, 2010) — In a study that included healthy 65- to 85-years-old who carried a high-risk gene for Alzheimer's disease, those who exercised showed greater brain activity in memory-related regions than those who were sedentary. The results suggest that physical activity promotes changes in the brain that may protect high-risk individuals against cognitive decline.

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