“there are literally tens of thousands of studies on this topic as well as metaanalyses and reviews all of which point to positive effects of Doing exercise of various types on brain health and performance”

“there's an increasing body of literature that shows that by engaging older adults in novel cognitive activities, you see improvements in function. So that can be language learning. Uh that can be uh complex like coordinative movement or exercise.”

“if we can find ways to do that, and and what I study is kind of doing that through physical activity and exercise, then we might be able to prevent some of the cognitive decline people experience with aging, maybe even stave off or prevent the development of Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.”