Frequent brisk activity sessions are linked to better brain health and executive function

It’s no secret that exercise benefits both the mind and body, and it’s increasingly being recognized as a powerful tool for maintaining healthy brain aging. A new study in Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy says that just engaging in physical activity isn’t enough. The researchers found that how you structure your workouts, such as the way individual sessions are spaced and organized, may matter even more for healthy brain aging than the total amount of activity.