Effects of sport on brain in Alzheimer's disease, illustration

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Illustration showing the effects of sport on overall cognition and brain function in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment. During physical exercise, the heart rate accelerates increasing blood circulation. As a result, the brain receives more oxygen, which has the positive effect of improving the interactions between the different brain areas. Exercise such as running and cycling may help stave off Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

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Photo credit: © FERNANDO DA CUNHA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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