- Regular, structured physical activity may reduce cognitive decline in older adults with amnestic mild cognitive impairment.
- Moderate-to-high intensity aerobic training and low-intensity stretching, balance, and range-of-motion activities were studied.
- Both exercise interventions showed less cognitive decline compared to no exercise, with the supervised activity being crucial for participant adherence.
- Brain imaging revealed less shrinkage in the entorhinal cortex in the aerobic exercise group.
- The study highlights the potential cognitive protection offered by structured physical activity.
Source: Alzheimer’s & Dementia
