Sharper..

 

Exercise has a long-standing connection to a sharper mind, especially among older individuals. 

Now, however, new research out of Japan is showcasing just how easily older adults can reap the cognitive rewards of staying active. 

Scientists at the University of Tsukuba found that people’s cognition and brain efficiency improved after just three months of mild exercise sessions three times a week.

This time around, researchers built upon prior investigations already conducted at the University of Tsukuba and the University of California-Irvine, that had found even brief sessions of mild exercise, such as walking and yoga, appear capable of stimulating the brain and producing temporary improvements in cognitive performance.