PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and BRAIN HEALTH in Aging

Zvinka Z. Zlatar, Ph.D., explains how physical activity can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and support cognitive health in older adults.

Engaging in everyday physical activity can influence brain and cognitive health. Zvinka Z. Zlatar, Ph.D., shares how physical activity can potentially reduce risk for Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive issues. She reviews the current excercise recommendations for older adults and how digital devices can help us reach our goals. [6/2023] [Show ID: 38693] Donate to UCTV to support informative & inspiring programming: uctv.tv/donate Please Note: Knowledge about health and medicine is constantly evolving. This information may become out of date. More from: Stein Institute for Research on Aging (uctv.tv/stein) #exercise #aging #sedentary #bloodflow #brainhealth Explore More Health & Medicine on UCTV (uctv.tv/health) UCTV features the latest in health and medicine from University of California medical schools. Find the information you need on cancer, transplantation, obesity, disease and much more. UCTV is the broadcast and online media platform of the University of California, featuring programming from its ten campuses, three national labs and affiliated research institutions. UCTV explores a broad spectrum of subjects for a general audience, including science, health and medicine, public affairs, humanities, arts and music, business, education, and agriculture. Launched in January 2000, UCTV embraces the core missions of the University of California -- teaching, research, and public service – by providing quality, in-depth television far beyond the campus borders to inquisitive viewers around the world. (uctv.tv)