PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and BRAIN HEALTH in Aging

Engaging in everyday physical activity can influence brain and cognitive health. Zvinka Z. Zlatar, Ph.D., shares how physical activity can potentially reduce risk for Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive issues. She reviews the current excercise recommendations for older adults and how digital devices can help us reach our goals. [6/2023] [Show ID: 38693]

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[Reme]

Very good research regarding cognitive benefits of exercise.

[kenc]

Excellent research and findings, thank you so much! The smartwatch I bought 2+ years ago was the best investment I made. I was a late starter. I'm 70+. I can improve what I can measure.

[Sjb]

Not rich, or young, a bit overweight. Had high blood pressure and read up on how to bring it back to normal if possible.
Doctor told me not to worry because it wasn’t that high and the tablets were low dosage. So I ignored that and thought I would try some of the general public comments that you could lower BP yourself. Did it, from 140/90 ish to now, 120/70 ish. It works, just walk, anywhere, but 20 mins a day every day, if not, gym workout 4/5 times week. If not do something in the house of equal demand. So, you can bring BP down to normal. I have done it, one month exercising should show results. I am not telling lies, it really does work, please try more exercise because it is like being 20 years younger. I am 77 years, so give it a go. Please.

[murraybrockway]

Whole Food Plant Based no sugar no oil no salt diet diet, time restricted eating and exercise (walking, stairs and dumbells) got me off 7 medications, lowered blood pressure and cholesterol naturally plus reversed my type II diabetes, insulin resistance, congestive heart failure and cognitive decline after atrial flutter and congestive heart failure.

[maurituomisto]

Good information. May Wäinämöinen bless you!

[enriquevarela]

Excelente y valiosa información. Felicitaciones

[mathewfines]

Excellent work! Thank you so much for this presentation.

[ccamire]

It would have been useful to know how they calculate blood flow. Blood and plasma viscosity is also a great variable and we need to better understand an optimal range.

[asiimwepatricia]

God bless you, I have benefited a lot in your explanation. ❤

[keweldogpdx]

Thank you! Very interesting and educational

[asiimwepatricia]

You are a blessing to me and to a those aging.thank you. Be blessed

[proudchristian]

If i want food or coffee i have to bike ride to a store & get it & ride back, it's my exercise, ☕️🍯🍶 🚴‍♀️

[김성현샘]

Sitting during long time is not good to body health. I experienced.

[groovetube]

Her initials are ZZZ. Cool if she did sleep research.

[henryfield]

Do you ignore older adults with disabilities?

[christopherellis]

That typically happens from eating carbohydrates. 😅

[TheBodyScientist]

cholesterol is very good for the aging. The older we get the more cholesterol we need. Go look it up cause you should know that.

[groovetube]

Exercise is medicine. That message should be broadcasted on TV every day.

[Bill]

Exceptional content here. A book I read on this was equally remarkable. "A Life Unplugged: Reclaiming Reality in a Digital Age" by Theodore Blaze

[rogerszeto]

Physical fitness helps cure depression, confusion, suffering from stress, to wanting to work out for fun!