New research in the Neurobiology of Aging reveals that maintaining cardiovascular health is a key aspect of maintaining brain health during the aging process. Researchers at the University of Montreal measured physical fitness in two groups of people: young adults ages 18-30, and older adults aged between 55 and 75. They also had their brains and bodies scanned by MRI to measure blood flow, brain activity, and to measure the health of their aorta. The researchers found that physical fitness could help slow age-related cognitive decline, and that a healthier aorta corresponded with healthier brain vasculature. These results support the idea that lifestyle factors play an important role in the aging process.
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