Forget-Me-Not Fitness: Outrunning Dementia One Rep at a Time

News Briefing: Vigorous Exercise and Cognitive Function in Hypertension PatientsSource: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist via ScienceDaily - June 6, 2024Key Theme: This 6 minute podcast from BreathNow reports on a new study suggesting that engaging in vigorous physical activity more than once a week may protect against cognitive decline in individuals with hypertension.Main Findings:* Hypertension and cognitive decline: Individuals with high blood pressure are at increased risk for cognitive impairment and dementia.* Vigorous exercise is protective: Engaging in at least one session of vigorous physical activity per week was associated with a reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia.* Age matters: The protective effect of exercise was more pronounced in individuals under the age of 75.Quotes:* "We know that physical exercise offers many benefits, including lowering blood pressure, improving heart health and potentially delaying cognitive decline," said Richard Kazibwe, M.D., lead author of the study.* "People who engaged in one or more sessions of vigorous physical activity per week had lower rates of mild cognitive impairment and dementia." - Richard KazibweWhat if running uphill is not my thing? * Try this 10 minute gentle stretching and 478 breathing workout on YouTube which can be done seated and helps to lower blood pressure immediately* Recent research also shows that walking helps to slow cognitive decline How can I learn more science proven techniques to lower blood pressure naturally? * Install our free blood pressure app BreathNow Have a wonderful day! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit strongover60.substack.com