A study by Wake Forest University School of Medicine found that vigorous physical activity at least once a week can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment in individuals with high blood pressure.
People with high blood pressure have a higher risk of cognitive impairment, including dementia, but a new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that engaging in vigorous physical activity more than once a week can lower that risk.“We know that physical exercise offers many benefits, including lowering blood pressure, improving heart health, and potentially delaying cognitive decline,” said Richard Kazibwe, M.D.
In a secondary analysis of the SPRINT MIND study, Kazibwe and team examined the effect of self-reported sessions of vigorous physical activity on the risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia.People who engaged in one or more sessions of vigorous physical activity per week had lower rates of mild cognitive impairment and dementia.