Exercise Helps Keep Memory Sharp, Too

If you need another reason to get moving, a new article on Oprah.com is claiming that exercise helps keep your memory sharp.

In addition to the benefits your body receives from exercise, your mind has a lot to gain, too. We know exercise positively affects mood, self-image, and happiness… now we know it also helps us remember.

When combined with social involvement and lifelong learning, exercise not only helps you retain memory, it also helps ward off Alzheimer’s Disease.

According to the article: The magic memory pill has yet to be found, but science does know that regular exercise, social engagement, and education all help keep the brain sharp as you age –”not just in terms of current memory,” says Dr. Gallagher, PhD, “but also in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Aim for 60 minutes of exercise at least three times a week. If you can work out for 30 minutes every day, that’s even better. It doesn’t even have to be all at once. If you can fit three 10-minute walks into your busy day, that’s just as good as walking for 30 minutes all at once. If you’re just beginning an exercise program, start slowly to avoid injury.

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