HOW WALKING CAN IMPACT THE BRAIN

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physical activity and the key to brain health and longevity.
Another study showed in the published journal Neurology that physical
activity is emerging as the most powerful tool for promoting
brain health and extending lifespan. According to recent research, regular exercise,
even in modest amount, office profound benefits for cognitive function,
brain structure, and overall health. Now, this is kind of

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vague when it says regular exercise and believe it or not,
movement is considered under this, so walkings what we will
be talking about today. It enhances memory. From enhancing memory
to reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, movement as a
non pharmacological intervention. Again, believe it or not, walking can

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yield pretty big results. Studies highlight the impact of physical
activity on brain volume and function. In the study PMID
three eight zero seven three three eight nine, it found
that activity level equivalent to just four thousand steps a day,
which is about two miles for the average stride length,
where associated with measurable increases in gray and white manner volumes.

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The structural changes are critical for maintaining cognitive health. Is
gray matter supports processing and decision making, while white matter
first facilitates the speed of communication between brain regions. This
suggests that even moderate activity can counteract age related brain
decline in In a little older study, I looked up
some other stuff to kind of support. A demonstrated that
walking forty minutes three times per week led to a

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two percent increase in hippo campbel valume hipple cample volume.
The hippocampus vital for memory and spatial navigation, typically shrinks
with age. Contributing to cognitive decline, but exercise induced growth
effectively reversed one to two years of age related atrophy.
Physical activity extends the lifespan, and another study shown in

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the British Journal of Sportsmen, It's then revealed that at
least the act the least act of population's increasing activity
to the equivalent of just under three hours of daily
walking could extend lifely eleven years quite a bit. Walking
in particular stands out as an accessible intervention, requires no
special equipment, minimal time, and can be integrated into daily routines.
Whether it's a brisk stroll through a park or pacing

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during phone calls, a small effort can accumulate the significant
benefits