Over-50s can boost brain power with 45 minutes exercise several days a week

Exercising for at least 45 minutes several times a week can boost brain power in the over-50s, research suggests.

Over-50s can boost brain power with 45 minutes exercise several days a week

Exercising for at least 45 minutes several times a week can boost brain power in the over-50s, research suggests.

Several types of exercise help improve thinking, attention, memory skills and executive function (mental skills that help people get things done), a new analysis of 39 studies found.

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