Canadian Living – September 2019

health hack

of the month

MOVE FOR

MEMORY

& fitness

health

Want to have a mem-

ory like an elephant?

New research sug-

gests that just 10

minutes of light exer-

cise a day is enough

to improve memory.

Aerobic activities, like

walking, boost blood

flow to the hippo-

campus region of the

brain, which is

responsible for mem-

ory and learning. The

hippocampus shrinks

by 1 to 2 percent per

year in late adult-

hood, so to reap even

more benefits, ask a

friend to join you

since regular social

interaction can also

help lessen the risk of

cognitive decline.

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Anantara Golden Triangle

Elephant Camp and Resort,

Chiang Rai, Thailand.