SANAA, Dec. 28 (Saba) - Regular exercise can reduce cognitive impairment in old age and rejuvenate the brain, scientists at Duke University have found.

The scientists conducted an experiment involving 160 people over the age of 55 who all had difficulty focusing, memory and decision-making ability and moved a little but none of them suffered from dementia.

Participants in the trial divided into 4 groups. The first group exercised three times a week for 6 months.

The second group followed Dash's diet, which is prescribed for people suffering from high blood pressure.

The third group was physically active and Dash. The fourth group continued in their normal lifestyle. After the scheduled period, the brain activity of the first and third groups improved significantly. The fourth group showed signs of gradual deterioration In the activity of their brain.

Experiment participants also tested their cognitive abilities and found that after the experiment, all indicators improved with the lower age of the brain. According to the researcher, James Now Blumenthal, the cognitive abilities of participants before the experiment indicated that they were 93 years old and much higher than Their true age, this indicator fell after the experiment to 84 years.

"These results are encouraging," says Blumenthal. "During 6 months of regular physical exercise, cognitive abilities have improved markedly.


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