Exercise Reduces Brain Shrinkage in Old Age

By Christine Kennard, Health Pro Monday, November 12, 2012

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Brain shrinkage is a part of aging. At the age of 20 the adult brain weighs about 1,375 grams, that’s around 3 pounds. But brain weight starts to decline surprisingly early, between the ages of 45 and 50 years, and decreases by about 11 per cent from its maximum weight. Brain shrinkage is impor...

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Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide

11/14/12 8:52am

It's good to know that there are some things we can do that may help us avoid AD.

Thanks for this encouraging article, Christine.

Carol

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