Lack of Physical Activity Linked to Brain Decline: New Study

Mizzou researchers discover Link Between Lack of Physical Activity and Decline in Brain Health

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Whenever 27-year-old Nathan Kerr stops by the office of his 81-year-old mentor Frank Booth, Kerr often finds Booth running on a treadmill. “You’re not going to find someone with more enthusiasm for what they do than Frank,” said Kerr, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Missouri. “Frank is the definition of someone who practices what they preach — and he has been on a mission to encourage active lifestyles his whole career…

Lack of Physical Activity Linked to Brain Decline: New Study

If you’re someone who prefers lounging on the couch all day or finds it hard to stay active, there’s some bad news for your brain health. A new study has shown that being inactive for extended periods can significantly affect your brain, leading to cognitive decline and even increasing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Study Shows the Dangers of Physical Inactivity on Your Brain According to a study published in the Journa…

Inactive today, forgetful tomorrow: Lack of physical activity linked to mental decline

Nathan Kerr, a 27-year-old postdoctoral fellow at the University of Missouri, often finds his 81-year-old mentor, Frank Booth, running on a treadmill during office visits. Booth, who has spent decades researching physical inactivity, exemplifies his mission of promoting active lifestyles. While many scientists focus on the benefits of exercise, Booth explores the consequences of not […] The post Inactive today, forgetful tomorrow: Lack of physic…