As you age, aerobic exercise can not only increase gray and white matter in the brain, it can also improve blood circulation and memory – all critical to maintaining cognitive function.

For healthcare professionals, these results may offer a new approach to the prevention, monitoring, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

The bottom line is that it is important to stay active even in old age. And if your brain health is particularly important to you, aerobic exercises like brisk walking, running, cycling, and swimming are a good place to start.