Want yet another reason why you should exercise? Regular cardio exercise, like walking, helps stem the loss of memory functions. This tip from Real Age: Want Bigger Brains? Walk states that our brains shrink with age, but the brain of a physically fit person shrinks more slowly. Who doesn't want that?
Alzheimer's Disease has reared it's ugly head in my family so now I have even more incentive to keep on running. Here's another article on Build Your Brain Bank that talks about the benefits of exercise for your brain.
