{"id":60,"date":"2022-03-03T18:10:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-03T23:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/brain-health\/?page_id=60"},"modified":"2024-05-17T14:08:18","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T18:08:18","slug":"stay-physically-active","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/brain-health\/stay-physically-active\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Moving!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-60\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-60-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-60-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-60-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 16px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-778 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/156\/2024\/05\/Exercise.png\" alt=\"Physically Active\" width=\"177\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/156\/2024\/05\/Exercise.png 250w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/156\/2024\/05\/Exercise-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 177px) 100vw, 177px\" \/>We know that losing a few pounds (or more!) is a good reason to exercise. But did you know that exercise might also help to slow cognitive decline and even reduce the risk of Alzheimer\u2019s? Research suggests that sustained, moderate intensity aerobic exercise to elevate your heart rate can increase blood flow to your brain.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find an activity that you enjoy to help get you moving. Ride a bike, take a walk, put on your favorite music and dance. Even working in the yard or garden can help to increase the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the brain. Make your workout even more enjoyable by buddying up with a friend or neighbor, joining an exercise class or participating in a group sport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Always consult your doctor before starting any new exercise program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Be sure to wear helmets and\/or other protective gear to protect your head.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Play it safe. Prevent falls.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in older adults, and one-third of adults over age 65 fall every year. Falls in which your head is injured may affect your brain\u2019s ability to function normally, causing unconsciousness, confusion and other symptoms. Play it safe with the following tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Engage in regular physical activity to improve your strength and balance and reduce your risk of falling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At home, cover or put objects out of the way that may increase your risk of tripping and falling, such as shoes, throw rugs, or electrical cords.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Turn on lights when you enter a room so you can clearly see obstacles. Consider installing extra lighting in areas that tend to be dark.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Additional Resources:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/eatsmartmovemoreva.org\/move-more\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Move More Virginia Exercise Videos<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tools.silversneakers.com\/\">Silver Sneakers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/arthritis\/interventions\/programs\/wwe-individual.htm\">Walk with Ease<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Find your local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginia.gov\/local-government\/\">Parks &amp; Recreation Department<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vrps.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Virginia Recreation and Park Society<\/strong><\/span><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Virginia Department of Recreation and Conservation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcr.virginia.gov\/state-parks\/trails\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">State parks &amp; trails for hiking and bicycling<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-09\/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf\">Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alz.org\/alzheimers-dementia\/what-is-dementia\/related_conditions\/traumatic-brain-injury\">Traumatic Brain Injury<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vadars.org\/cbs\/biscis.htm\">DARS Brain Injury Services<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know that losing a few pounds (or more!) is a good reason to exercise. 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