First-ever trial proves exercise helps memory

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West Australian health experts are urging older people to get active after proving for the first time that just twenty minutes of activity each day can prevent memory deterioration. In a world-first, a team from the WA Centre for Health and Ageing (WACHA) based at the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) has shown that regular physical activity can lead to a lasting improvement in memory function.

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