Exercise smart

One of the best ways to keep your body young is to stay physically active. The same is true for the brain.

• Exercise increases a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDN), which is vital for growing and keeping neurons.
• Exercise can help prevent brain inflammation. 

Strive for 150 minutes of aerobic workouts and two days of strength training per week. Add a cognitive challenge like sports or dancing that combines cardio, music, socialising and remembering steps.