Need a boost in brain power? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young Medical Minute. There are lots of gimics out there that claim to make your brain work faster and more efficient. What if I told you the best thing for your brain is free? New research out of the University of California, Los Angeles shows that the simple act of taking a moderate walk improves cognition, attention span, and information processing. While ten thousand steps a day is ideal, the research shows benefits at four thousand steps. Using MRI technology the researchers were able to see a significant change in makeup of the hippocampus, the part of the brain that is responsible for memory information processing and storage. Not only does walking prevent dementia, it also improves current brain function. This tip of brain health is brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas. There’s a reason patients fly in to see them from all over the globe. Call 800-910-3932 or visit EMTexas.com.
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