WORDS BY KATHRYN BLUNDELL
Taking some moderate-intensity exercise in the morning can make you more decisive, according to a study of older people aged 55-80. Combining this with three-minute walking breaks over the day – to disrupt any sitting – also appeared to boost short-term memory. Doing exercise, it turns out, elevates a protein that aids the growth of brain neurons, which can also improve attention and visual learning. Overall, exercise didn’t need to be gruelling either – a brisk walk suiced. The study concluded diferent exercises could one day even be used to enhance speciic cognitive skills like memory. In the meantime, keep moving.