Celebrate World Brain Day by taking proactive steps to enhance your cognitive health. Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining cognitive health and boosting memory.
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Here are five types of exercises proven to enhance brain function and protect against cognitive decline.
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Regular aerobic exercise, such as walking or jogging, increases blood flow to the brain, vital for memory and learning. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity weekly.
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Strength training, such as lifting weights, helps prevent brain cell damage and improves memory and cognition.
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Yoga, especially when combined with meditation, improves verbal and visual-spatial memory. Learning new yoga movements creates new neural pathways in the brain, enhancing memory and cognitive skills.
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Tai Chi improves multitasking and increases activity in the brain's prefrontal cortex, which is involved in higher-level thinking. It combines mental focus with physical movement, enhancing reasoning, planning, and memory.
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Dancing has been shown to reduce the risk of dementia by 76%. It improves cognitive function and memory, making it a highly effective exercise for brain health.
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