Brisk Walking Makes Seniors Smarter

Yesterday, I told you about how exercise boosts the academic performance of kids. Well, it appears the same is true for the elderly. A study in Australia shows that just 20 minutes of brisk walking every day boosts the brain function of the elderly, and those effects last for 18 months after stopping the exercise program. MSNBC has the full story.

Kids and seniors?…. next I’ll probably be saying something completely ridiculous … like exercise can help everyone’s brain. Oh wait I don’t have to, The PBS special The Brain Fitness Program already did. See a preview here on YouTube.

The great thing about a principle is it doesn’t change to due to circumstance. Get some exercise for your brain today!

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