"Daily Steps to Enhance Brain Size and Memory, Staving Off Dementia"

A new study involving researchers from the Pacific Neuroscience Institute Brain Health Center and Washington University in St. Louis has found a correlation between regular physical activity and increased brain volume in regions associated with memory and learning, such as the frontal lobe and hippocampus. The study, which analyzed MRI brain scans of 10,125 people, suggests that even moderate levels of physical activity, like walking less than 4,000 steps a day, can positively impact brain health. This could be particularly beneficial in aging populations for delaying cognitive decline and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. The findings have been published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.