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New guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services encourage adults to engage in 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each week with muscle-strengthening exercises at least two days during the week in order to stay healthy. The second edition of Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans highlights the long-term benefits of physical activity, including improved brain health, reduced risk of chronic conditions (including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes), reduced risk for fall-related injuries in older adults, and reduced risk of excessive weight gain.
Notably, the advisory committee that shaped these guidelines extended their evidence review to cognitive health issues — including subjective manifestations of brain activity including mood, attention, and memory. The review stated that there is strong evidence demonstrating that more physical activity reduces the risk of cognitive decline, improves certain aspects of overall cognitive functioning among the general population, and may even improve cognition among people living with dementia.
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