Exercise Slows Cognitive Decline | Cardiology

New research published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia suggests that even light levels of exercise may slow cognitive decline in individuals at risk of Alzheimer’s.

The Phase 3 randomized controlled trial included 296 older adults (ages 65 to 89) who had amnesic mild cognitive impairment, a significant risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s. Participants were randomized to two groups; the first group participated in moderate to high…