“Numerous evidence has been discovered that regular physical activity can prevent cognitive decline and dementia,” the report says.
It is noted that even simple walks can slow down the aging process of the brain, which can lead to dementia.
According to the results of the study, every hour of physical activity per week removes brain aging for more than 1 year, provided that they play sports for 150-300 minutes per week.
For fixing the results, scientists used accelerometers and conducted magnetic resonance imaging.
Earlier, the Ministry of Health called the most common mental disorders among Russians.