Does resistance training in older adults lead to structural brain changes associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer's dementia? A narrative review Digest

Here’s an interesting report that didn’t make it into this issue of the Digest.

Physical inactivity is a principal driver of Alzheimer’s disease. However, resistance exercise elicits structural changes in brain regions affected by Alzheimer’s, including those involved in communication, coordination, and memory, such as the cingulate white matter tracts and the hippocampus. This review summarizes evidence demonstrating that resistance training in older adults may safeguard against Alzheimer’s disease.