Lifting weights builds a sharper mind and reduces anxiety in older women

Lifting weights builds a sharper mind and reduces anxiety in older women

Lifting weights provides a robust method for older women to improve their memory and mental health, regardless of whether they lift heavy weights for fewer repetitions or lighter weights for more repetitions. The recent clinical trial, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, highlights exercise as a highly effective, non-pharmaceutical treatment for protecting the aging mind. The findings reveal that structured physical exertion deliver…