
05/02/2023
The aging process is often accompanied by deterioration of cognitive functions such as memory, attention, reaction time, and speed of information processing. It’s estimated that 22% of older adults have cognitive impairment. In the United States alone, approximately 5.4 million people over age 70 have mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Analyzing these stats by age group we find that 10% of persons older than 65 years and 50% of those older than 85 years have some form of cognitive impairment. In this video I review the association between exercise and muscle strength with brain health, specifically cognitive decline.
The aging process is often accompanied by deterioration of cognitive functions such as memory, attention, reaction time, and speed of information processing....