One way to help prevent dementia and keep the brain working is to keep blood flowing to it. Increasing blood flow by exercising is a good way to ensure that blood is flowing through your heart and to all of your important parts. It is also a good idea to exercise the brain by reading, by learning, by playing games specifically meant to challenge the brain. Some of those can be found on Lumosity.com or by going to AARP's site, as they have some really decent "brain games".
We all know that exercise helps to keep our muscles, joints, tendons and all of our body parts moving and can help us avoid injury from simple falls or wrong turns. If you do get injured, exercise and therapy can help you to recover quicker, with programs designed to restore function. Being in shape helps to shorten recovery time from surgeries and other procedures that you may have to undergo as you get older. Keeping your brain sharp may help you to function for a longer time on your own into your golden years.
Remember, when thinking of exercise I am not saying you have to join a gym or spend a lot of money on a personal trainer. If you can do that, and you would like to do that, that is great. However, at any age, exercise can be as simple as taking a walk. Bike riding is good exercise as well, but please, put your clothes on. You may end up with brush burns or bruises in spots where you won't want them
Exercise, like nakedness, is more fun shared....
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