JAKARTA - Dementia is a common term for a group of brain disorders that causes a decline in cognitive functions, such as memory, thinking skills, and language. This condition is experienced by many people in the world, estimated at 57 million people, quoted from the Medical News Today page.
"Dementia affects millions of people around the world and has a huge impact. Not only on individuals, but also on families and health care systems," said Isadora Ribeiro, PhD, of the Sao Paolo Research Foundation (FAPESP), quoted on Monday, April 28, 2025.
When a person experiences dementia, it can affect their ability to carry out daily activities. Therefore, this condition must be prevented from an early age, one of which is by exercising regularly such as weight training.
In a recent study published in the journal GeroScience, weight training can help protect the brains of adults older than dementia. This includes those who have shown signs of mild cognitive impairment.
"Research shows that greater muscle strength is associated with lower dementia risk and better cognitive function," he said.
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This can happen because research participants who exercise expenses show increased verbal episodic memory and the strength of their neurons. Not only that, but an increase was also found in brain areas associated with Alzheimer's disease.
"This is an interesting finding because it shows load training can not only help improve cognitiveness, but also prevent atrophy developments in areas associated with Alzheimer's disease," he explained.
In addition, weight training can also improve cardiovascular health and blood flow to the brain. All of these are also very good for maintaining brain function and reducing the risk of dementia.
"It also improves cardiovascular health and brain blood flow, all of which are important to maintain brain function," Ribeiro concluded.
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