Simple exercises can boost memory powers for seniors

Study shows that the more steps seniors make each day can help improve their memory. Photo: Filepic

Exercising the body may also power the mind says a new study reporting that older adults who take more steps by either walking or jogging perform better on memory tasks than those who are less active.

To test a possible link between cognitive health and physical activity, a team of researchers from the University of Boston compared 29 young adults aged 18-31 with 31 older adults aged 55-82.