Simple exercise improves memory in old age: scientists

A new study by the University of Maryland showed that one 30-minute workout alters brain activity, causing the brain better remember the information, - writes Daily Mail. This discovery will help to keep us healthy memory in old age. The study involved 26 people between the ages of 55 to 58 years. Subjects were given the task to decide who should have to use memory. In the first part of the experiment, participants sat motionless for half an hour, and then passed the test. In the second part of the study, they first 30 minutes pedaled on a stationary bike, and then passed the tests. In both cases, the MRI scanned the brains of participants in the experiment.

It turned out that part of the brain responsible for memory, more responsive after exercise. Scientists believe that exercise have a stimulating effect on the brain. And even one physical exercise has a positive effect on memory. But for best results, you need to exercise regularly to continue.

According to the researchers, aged between 60 and 70 years of the frontal lobe and the hippocampus are reduced, making it difficult to form new memories. About a third of older people have problems with memory and, if they engage in physical exercise, you can improve it.

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