How many minutes you exercise, sit or sleep per day is related to your thinking ability. This is evident from a study by KU Leuven and Ghent University among 233 healthy Flemish people aged 55 and older. In particular, moderate to intensive exercise, such as brisk walking or cycling, is associated with better short-term memory and stronger executive brain functions, such as planning and concentration.
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New research: every extra minute of exercise counts for better brain functions in people over 55
Bytaketonews
Nov 12, 2025