Neuroscientist Reveals Number One Exercise for Brain Health

If you have a loved one who has experienced dementia or Alzheimer's, it's like you are taking steps to avoid the same fate. Eating a proper diet, getting plenty of sleep, and managing stress are all important components in this disease prevention. Exercise, of course, is another critical factor, and it seems there is one type in particular that may benefit brain health the most.

When a simple exercise is combined with one additional element, it has been scientifically proven to yield positive results. Listen to what this critical factor is in a video shared on June 13:

Neuroscientist Robert Love (@ robertwblove ) tells us that Dr. Heather Sandison recently published an article outlining her clinical trial, which helped reverse dementia . Wow! That's incredible! Thankfully, she's sharing her knowledge so we can start applying these methods and hopefully prevent the disease from affecting us.

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Most Effective Exercises to Prevent Alzheimer's and Potentially Reverse Dementia

She explains that anytime she encounters a patient with dementia, they take a multifaceted approach. This includes diet, sleep, stress management, socialization, and exercise. She emphasizes that "Exercise is one of those crucially important things, for a number of reasons." Her favorite type of exercise is Dual Task, which means we are engaging in two things at once. So, not only will we be doing physical activity, but we will also be doing cognitive activities. She reveals the most simple example is "Walking and talking." That's easy enough! Not to mention, it's always more fun to walk with a friend or loved one. She describes that if we are on a walk with somebody experiencing cognitive decline, we should consider asking them about special events, anniversaries, and birthdays, something that is important to them. To learn more about research, her new book, Reversing Alzheimer's, is out now.

Additional Examples of Dual Task Exercises

In addition to walking and talking, we can do several dual-task training exercises ourselves. According to Orlando Neuro Therapy, these exercises are also used to help stroke victims recover.

1. Talking can be beneficial, even when we are alone. Here, it's suggested to say the alphabet backward or count in multiples.

2. Carrying a cup of water requires us to focus on not spilling as we walk.

3. We can also toss a ball from one hand to the other or bounce it as we walk.

These dual-task exercises can prevent neurological diseases and decrease fall risk by improving balance. So, whether you have a genetic predisposition for dementia or not, doing two things simultaneously has multiple benefits for everyone.

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