Keep Moving for a Healthy Mind: How Physical Activity Protects Your Brain

Numerous studies show that people who stay active into midlife and beyond tend to maintain better memory and thinking skills as they age and have a lower risk of cognitive decline and dementia. In contrast, a sedentary lifestyle (too much sitting and too little movement) can contribute to problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity – all of which take a toll on the brain over time and up your dementia risk.