Well, just take a walk in the neighbourhood park, for twenty minutes everyday and stave off memory loss during old age.
Fearing that age will take a toll on your memory? Well, don't fret it, just take a walk in the neighbourhood park, for according to researchers, twenty minutes of activity each day can prevent memory deterioration.
In a world's first study of its kinds, researchers from the West Australian Centre for Health and Ageing (WACHA) based at the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) has shown that regular physical activity can lead to a lasting improvement in memory function.
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"What our trial tells us is that older people who take up some form of aerobic exercise for as little as 20 minutes a day will be more likely to remember things like shopping lists, family birthdays and friend's names," he said.
He added: "People don't have to run a marathon to get the benefits - it's as simple as doing some forms of simple activity like walking or dancing, every day for around 20 minutes.
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"What's interesting about this study is that physical activity doesn't just have benefits for memory and preventing Alzheimer's disease, it highlights the importance of exercise to boost overall wellbeing and mental health," said Flicker.
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In the trial, 170 volunteers aged 50 years and over were divided into two groups, a control and a group who went through a 150 minutes of activity each week, ranging from walking, ballroom dancing to swimming, for a six month period.
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