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"Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it." - Helen Keller
Elderly in the News
Throughout life, we are always told to stay active. While staying consistently fit can be challenging, it is extremely rewarding, as it greatly benefits the aging brain. In a study published in database ScienceDirect, it finds that physical activity done on a regular basis helps slow brain volume loss and causes unconnected portions of the brain’s memory center to communicate in healthy, new ways. In the study, two groups African-American volunteers in their 60s were monitored after one group began exercising while the other remained sedentary. The researchers found more dynamic activity in the active group's brain scans, which was also reflected in their higher scores on a test measuring the ability to learn and use new information. The participants in the research exercised twice a week in hour long sessions, a goal that is certainly achievable. Though exercise may seem like much effort at first, it is much more manageable once established as a habit and provides many health benefits, especially for the aging brain.