Strenuous exercise and memory loss
July 19, 2009 by Liz Lewis
Filed under Exercise, Fitness, Mental Health
I’ve always believed that strenuous exercise wasn’t good for the health. And now, with this new study, I have think I might just have the proof.
According to the study, conducted by researcher Mary C. Tierney, PhD, of the University of Toronto, long term strenuous activity such as running, swimming laps, or calisthenics may lead to memory loss.
The study looked at 90 recently menopausal women between the ages of 50 and 63. They were surveyed on their exercise regime – how frequently they did both strenuous and moderate recreational activities – from high school to menopause.
For this study, strenuous activities were …read more
