Aerobic Exercise May Improve Brain Health in Postmenopausal Women

Research shows that aerobic exercise may improve cognitive function in postmenopausal females. adamkaz · E+/Getty Regular aerobic exercise can significantly improve thinking skills like planning and decision making in postmenopausal women, according to recent research. The greatest cognitive benefits were observed in those who engaged in 45 minutes of moderate aerobic activity four times per week. With two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases occurring in older women, exercising during and after menopause may influence cognitive resilience. Regular aerobic exercise may help postmenopausal women strengthen executive function, according to new research. The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease on August 1, suggests that cognitive benefits may appear within 3 to 6 months. This highlights that exercise can be a practical strategy for preserving brain health after menopause. Brain health strategies are crucial during and after menopause, with two-thirds of cases of Alzheimer’s disease occurring in women. Menopause can influence cognitive decline, as well as resilience. Dung Trinh, MD, a physician at MemorialCare Medical Group and Chief Medical Officer of Healthy Brain Clinic i…

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