Yet more proof (as if I need more) why I need to get up off my lazy ass and exercise every day.
Importance of Exercise for Those at Special Risk for Alzheimer’s
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.