According to this New York Times article, “older men and women who walked for six months showed improvements in white matter and memory, while those who danced or did stretching exercises did not.”
Let’s get walking! Research shows that walking, as a generally accessible way to get aerobic exercise, helps our brains. And walking has many added benefits like strengthening your heart, gaining energy, improving balance, and even strengthening our bones. What are we waiting for — let’s walk!