physical activity
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As the country ages, putting pressure on care among other challenges, doctors say physical activity is vital for older people, helping with brain and heart health among other benefits.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Dr. Broatch said the connection between exercise and brain protection could provide an important clue as scientists search for evidence-based forms of physical activity that may help limit brain deterioration with age.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
The benefits of exercise for healthy aging are already well established, but researchers are still working to understand exactly how physical activity protects the brain.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
The connection between an older estimated brain age and greater dementia risk remained significant even after researchers accounted for education, smoking, body mass index, physical activity, other medical conditions, and genetic risk factors.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
Instead of spending my days underground, I was studying or working in a law office where the only physical activity was running errands or putting files in a cabinet.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
