In a recent study published in the Journal of Aging Research, scientists at the University of British Columbia reported that exercise can boost memory and cognitive skills in older adults. The study involved several dozen women between the ages of 70 and 80. Some of the women were given weight training while others were given aerobic training, walking. The researchers found that both groups improved spatial memory at about an equal amount after a six month period. However, those who walked regularly had greater improvement in verbal memory. The researchers concluded that different types of exercise had effects upon different parts of the brain.
What exercise is best to improve brain functioning? The answer is obvious: do both aerobic and resistance training to achieve maximum results.
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