Walk against dementia

Anti-dementia walked the fourth military medical University xijing hospital He Xiaosheng, walking for the elderly, is the best brain methods. Researchers to study the elderly over 70 years old and discovered: regular walking can prevent mental decline and Alzheimer 's. People all know that walking is good for maintaining heart health. New study finds that walking is good to keep the brain sharp. Previous studies have confirmed that by reading or puzzle games such as mental exercise can reduce the incidence of Alzheimer 's.　　But on the role of physical exercise on the brain, previous research has many inconsistent conclusions. Recent research has a new progress in this area. Researchers found that moderate, regular exercise, such as walking a few hours a week can help keep the brain sharp in the elderly. A study reported that, walking at least 2 hours a day can delay time for 6-8 years of Alzheimer 's. See March 26, 2009 Edition of the family health report of the original "concerned elderly patients"