Better memory could be linked to regular walking, study says
By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Aging is an inevitable part of life. But a new study shows how you can stave off potential age-related memory issues by walking. Researchers at Colorado State University have found that people who regularly went for brisk walks for six months had better cardiovascular fitness than people who only did stretching and balance exercises for that period. They also noticed improvements in memory from walking compared to those practicing stretching and balance, Everyday Health reported. Findings were published in the journal NeuroImage. This research focused on white matter, which is a less-studied part…