Want to keep your brain as healthy as possible as you age?

Aerobic exercise may be the key.

The hard truth is that were all bound to experience some extent of cognitive decline as we age.

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Whats the silver lining, you ask?

A new international study suggests that an effective, across-the-board method for improving cognitive performance may just beaerobic exercise.

This could be because Nordic walking places higher cognitive demands compared with regular walking, according to the publication.

Previous research has shown that exercise also holds promise as a potential strategy for those experiencing cognitive decline.