The Importance of Exercise

There are so many preventative rumors out there. It seems that there are always new studies coming out about the benefits of a new supplement, and studies soon follow denying the benefits of the first study. It seems like an endless cycle. However, there are several certain preventative steps that can be taken to help encourage healthy aging, physically and mentally. These include weight control, healthy eating habits/cholesterol levels and exercise. Among all of these things, physical exercise is known to be the most effective. It’s fairly simple to understand why this is, blood flow to the brain is increased.

Exercise is not only good preventative care, it is good care for Alzheimer’s patients in general. It helps to slow the decline, and promotes general wellbeing.  Bob Demarco writes on his personal experience with how physical exercise has helped his 93 year old Alzheimer’s afflicted Mother physically, and emotionally. Various studies are cited within the article. The Benefits, and importance, of exercise are made clear.

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