An Australian study revealed new discoveries about how the age -associated cardiovascular changes influence the brain, the Xinhua Agency reports.
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The research, published by the University of Melbourne, has used advanced imaging techniques to examine the interaction between cardiovascular and brain systems throughout life.
The study co -author, Andrew Zalesky, a specialist in neuroscience at the University of Melbourne, explained that, according to the results, a poor cardiovascular health is a risk factor for various brain conditions, writes the Xinhua press agency.
The study suggests that cardiovascular exercises can reduce risks to both heart and neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease and other motor neuron disorders, which can sometimes overlap.
The team of researchers analyzed the imaging data of almost 3,000 healthy participants, between the ages of 46 and 80, to identify the affected brain regions as the cardiovascular system ages.
Researchers hope that these discoveries will provide useful information for future clinical interventions and treatments.
Exercises for cardiovascular health
Cardiovascular exercises are those physical activities that accelerate the heart rate and keep it high for a fixed period.
They are also known as aerobic exercises and include activities such as jogging, fast walking, continuous swimming or exercises meant to improve flexibility and physical resistance. Other examples of effective cardio workouts are skiing, aerobics and swimming.
Cardio exercises can be integrated into a diversified training program. In addition to maintaining an optimal physical condition, these exercises contribute to the health of the heart by stimulating the heart rate, thus reaching the main purpose of cardiovascular training.
