Malpractice News: Exercise May Slow Alzheimer's Brain Atrophy

Malpractice News: According to a study conducted at the Alzheimer and Memory Program at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri, physical exercise may be helpful in slowing brain atrophy in patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease.

The study, which was published in the July 2008 issue of Journal or Neurology, showed that patients who were more active and physically fit showed fewer signs of brain shrinkage than the sedentary and less-fit participants in the study. However, the study noted that the more physically active patients did not perform significantly better on tests for mental performance.

The study included 57 patients diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s. Their physical fitness was assessed by measuring peak oxygen demand while on a treadmill, and brain shrinkage was estimated by MRI scans.

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