A recent study published in The American Heart Association
journal, “Stroke”, showed that older, non-disabled people who engaged in
regular physical activity reduced their risk of vascular related dementia by
40% and cognitive impairment by 60%. The lead author of the study, Ana Verdelho,
MD., a neuroscience researcher, suggests that physical activity of moderate
intensity performed 3 times/ week can help prevent cognitive decline.
American Heart Association (2012, November 1).
Regular physical activity reduces risk of dementia in older people. ScienceDaily.
My recommendation
Perform 3 brief (30-40 minutes) resistance training sessions
per week in order to achieve mental health benefits. Resistance training is not
only the most efficient form of exercise, it is the most effective method for improving
general health, decreasing body fat, and increasing physical work capacity.
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