Brain health and exercise in older adults

Leading a physically active and cognitively engaged life style can have a beneficial influence on cognitive health as individuals advance in age.
It is well documented that by following a healthy lifestyle, physical and cognitive function can be well preserved for individuals below the age of 60 years. After this age, the number of adults participating in regular exercise dramatically declines while the prevalence of chronic diseases and associated risk factors rise in concert with cognitive decline and dementia.
The incorporation of a regular exercise regimen into daily life has been shown to promote cognitive well-being and proven useful for chronic disease management.