We know stretching and exercising strengthens the body — but what about the mind? A Wake Forest School of Medicine study, presented at a recent Alzheimer’s Association meeting set forth results showing that moderate aerobic exercise and low-intensity stretching stalled cognitive decline in participants.

Cognitive function did not decline in either participant group over the 1.5-year testing period, which suggests that even mild exercise may have stalled cognitive decline. Meanwhile, a comparison group of adults who did not participate in routine exercise showed significant cognitive decline over the course of the study.

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