Jogging just once a month could prevent dementia.
A monthly jog can help prevent dementia
A new study has revealed that consistent exercise is key to keeping the brain healthy provided people stick to the habit throughout their adult life.
Experts from University College London followed more than 1,000 people aged from their 30s through to their 60s and found that those who completed activities such as jogging, yoga and swimming were a lot sharper in old age.
When people reached 69 the team carried out cognitive tests and found that those who were physically active at least one to four times per month had better brain function than those who exercised frequently at some points in their life but didn't keep it up.
Lead author Dr. Sarah-Naomi James said: "Our study suggests that engaging in any leisure-time physical activity, at any point in adult life, has a positive effect on cognition.
"This seems to be the case even at light levels of activity, between once to four times a month."