Exercise 'Keeps the Mind Sharp' in Over-50s, Study Finds

Exercise 'Keeps the Mind Sharp' in Over-50s, Study Finds
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The brain is fed with more oxygen and nutrients, boosting thinking and memory skills.

Doing moderate exercise several times a week is the best way to keep the mind sharp if you're over 50, research suggests.

Thinking and memory skills were most improved when people exercised the heart and muscles on a regular basis, a review of 39 studies found.

 



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