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Besides protecting the brain from shrinkage, aerobic exercise can slow the progression of Parkinson's disease, a progressive disorder of the nervous system, said neurologist.
In a paper published online in the journal JAMA Neurology, neurologists J Eric Ahlskog of the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota recommends that the practice of modern physical therapy should combine aerobic exercise training and encourage fitness for patients with Parkinson's disease.
justify;">Aerobic exercise means vigorous exercise, which makes you hot, sweaty and tired, Ahlskog explained. This can include activities such as fast walking or using an elliptical machine workout.
That does not mean stretching or balance exercises do not help, Ahlskog noted. The kinds of exercises that help treat the symptoms of Parkinson's, such as stiff muscles, slowing of movement or posture and balance disorders.
However, to help combat the development of Parkinson's disease, including dementia - one of the most feared long-term outcome of the disease, aerobic exercise improves the factors that could potentially have a protective effect on the brain.
For example, aerobic exercise liberating trophic factors - a small protein in the brain that acts as fertilizer fertilizer when applied to your lawn, he cited scientific studies.
As quoted from the Times of India website, exercise helps keep brain connections and prevent shrinkage of the brain as a result of Parkinson's disease as well as of the aging brain, said Ahlskog.
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