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 Memory Loss Can be Reversed -- Just Do THIS
Moderate physical activity performed in midlife or later appears to be associated with a reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment -- and a six-month high-intensity aerobic exercise program can improve cognitive function in individuals who already have the condition.
Each year, 10 percent to 15 percent of individuals with mild cognitive impairment will develop dementia, as compared with 1 percent to 2 percent of the general population.
Physical exercise may protect against mild cognitive impairment by means of the production of nerve-protecting compounds, greater blood flow to the brain, improved development and survival of neurons and the decreased risk of heart and blood vessel diseases.
Several of the previous articles have been focused on brain health. As a reminder it is important to make sure that your cholesterol levels are healthy, your magnesium levels are optimal, and you are taking high amounts of polyphenols to slow oxidation. This is one more aspect that can be added to the mix to make sure you are covering all your bases.
EXERCISE! MOVEMENT! CIRCULATION! This is the key to moving the blood from your heart to your brain. A healthy heart and blood vessels will ensure that the health of the brain and nervous system are also healthy. Oxygen as well as all your good nutrition must be pumped up to that magnificent organ somehow and exercise is the way to do it. Just moving the body a little each day is a great way to insure circulation.
Besides physical activity I recommend all my patients to keep their brain active by reading, writing, doing crosswords and puzzles. If you don’t use it you will lose it! Stay active both physically and mentally.
Move it or lose it!
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