Walk three times a week for about a mile and a half, even in your 70s, to improve memory and attention, increase hippocampal volume, and functionally reverse brain aging, as it’s never too late to start.
Engage in lots of aerobic exercise, particularly walking, to increase the volume of the hippocampal formation and improve memory, as the brain is plastic and benefits from being worked like a muscle.
Walk for 5-10 minutes prior to engaging in intellectual tasks or creative problem-solving, as this can double the number of ideas generated and improve performance, even for older individuals.
Go for a walk for about 20 minutes, even if you dread it, because people consistently underestimate how much better it will make them feel, often raising their mood significantly.
Make walking the default option for movement throughout your day, rather than relying on cars, to easily integrate its benefits into your life without conscious effort.
Engage in walking regularly to boost cognition, creativity, and mood, as it is an underrated activity with benefits beyond physical health.
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