Did you know that taking as few as 4,000 steps a day can play a crucial role in keeping your brain healthy and potentially staving off Alzheimer's disease? According to a recent study from the Pacific Neuroscience Institute’s Brain Health Center, regular exercise, even at a moderate level, can significantly impact brain health. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
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00:00 Did you know that taking as few as 4,000 steps a day can play a crucial role in keeping your
00:06 brain healthy and potentially warding off Alzheimer's disease?
00:10 According to a recent study from the Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Brain Health Center,
00:15 regular exercise, even at a moderate level, can significantly impact brain health.
00:21 Exercise has been shown to boost the parts of the brain associated with memory and learning,
00:26 providing a potential defense against dementia, reports SWNS.
00:30 Individuals who engaged in activities like walking, running, or playing sports exhibited
00:35 a larger brain volume in key areas crucial for cognitive function.
00:40 This groundbreaking research, involving MRI scans of over 10,000 people, challenges the
00:46 commonly suggested 10,000 steps a day, making physical activity a more achievable goal for
00:52 many.
00:53 A researcher of the study said exercise not only lowers the risk of dementia, but also
00:57 helps in maintaining brain size, which is crucial as we age.
01:01 As we delve into the realm of lifestyle factors influencing brain health, this study adds
01:06 to a growing body of evidence supporting the positive impact of regular physical activity.
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