{"id":23628,"date":"2025-05-05T17:17:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T17:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=23628"},"modified":"2025-05-05T17:17:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T17:17:58","slug":"exercise-promotes-brain-health-and-slow-aging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/exercise-promotes-brain-health-and-slow-aging\/","title":{"rendered":"Exercise Promotes Brain Health and Slow Aging"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">A new study reveals that even small doses of high-intensity exercise can significantly boost brain health, potentially reducing the risk of dementia by up to 40%. Researchers emphasize that it&#8217;s never too late to start exercising for cognitive benefits.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0ffac9c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a new study, researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), in collaboration with the Queensland Brain Institute in Australia, have unveiled compelling evidence that physical activity greatly benefits brain health, potentially reducing the risk of dementia and promoting healthy brain aging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linkinghub.elsevier.com\/retrieve\/pii\/S0140673625001849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Published<\/a> in the medical journal The Lancet, the study emphasizes that even small doses of high-intensity exercise can have remarkable effects on brain health. It builds on previous work by NTNU researchers Ulrik Wisl\u00f8ff and Atefe R. Tari, who co-authored the book \u201cMicrotraining \u2013 7 Weeks to Boost Fitness and Strength.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Our message is simple: Exercise that gives you a slightly higher heart rate and heavy breathing is medicine \u2013 also for the brain,&#8221; Wisl\u00f8ff and Tari said in a news release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The research, which evaluated both animal and human studies, demonstrates how physical activity influences crucial brain functions, such as inflammation, blood flow, immune response, brain plasticity and the release of protective molecules. These processes typically weaken with age, contributing to the development of neurodegenerative diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThese are mechanisms that play an important role in the development of dementia and cognitive decline,\u201d Tari added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The researchers advocate for public health guidelines to be updated to reflect these findings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently, health authorities recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of high-intensity exercise per week. However, the study suggests that even lower amounts of high-intensity exercise can offer significant benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wisl\u00f8ff pointed out that many people struggle to meet current physical activity recommendations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Fully 50 to 70 percent of the population does not manage today\u2019s activity recommendations,&#8221; added Wisl\u00f8ff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The study suggests a shift towards promoting microtraining &#8212; incorporating small, high-intensity bouts of exercise into daily life \u2013 which could be more achievable for many individuals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe believe it\u2019s time for health authorities to provide clearer advice on how important exercise is for the brain. Our review shows that even small doses of high-intensity activity \u2013 equivalent to brisk walking where you can\u2019t sing \u2013 can reduce the risk of dementia by up to 40 percent,\u201d Wisl\u00f8ff added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The implications of these findings are profound, especially as life expectancy increases and cognitive decline becomes a significant public health challenge. Since there is no cure for dementia, prevention through lifestyle changes becomes even more critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Exercise is cheap, accessible and has no side effects. It should be considered a first-line measure to preserve brain health,&#8221; Tari concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">International research supports these findings. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41591-024-03396-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">commentary<\/a> in Nature Medicine earlier this year similarly argued for updating public guidelines to reflect the brain health benefits of small doses of high-intensity exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As this research sheds light on the significance of exercise for brain health, it provides a hopeful message: it\u2019s never too late to start. Incorporating even small amounts of high-intensity exercise into one&#8217;s routine could be a key step towards maintaining cognitive health and preventing dementia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/norwegianscitechnews.com\/2025\/04\/exercise-helps-improve-how-our-brain-ages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Norwegian University of Science and Technology<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a new study, researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), in collaboration with the Queensland Brain Institute in Australia, have unveiled compelling evidence that physical activity greatly benefits brain health, potentially reducing the risk of dementia and promoting healthy brain aging. 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