Exercise for Your Brain

“Exercise is the single biggest elixir for brain health.” — Peter Attia, MD

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Roughly 11.2% of adults aged 45+ in the U.S. report experiencing more frequent or worsening memory loss or confusion. That’s 1 in 9 people, and many of them never bring it up with a doctor.

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Exercise, especially when it includes strength training and movement, is one of the few tools that helps protect both how our brain functions now and how it ages later. It improves blood flow, sharpens focus, and even slows down or prevents some of the decline we worry about. In fact, a multi-site clinical trial called EXERT found that older adults with mild memory problems who engaged in low to moderate high intensity exercise maintained their cognitive function over 12 months, declining less than those who did not exercise.

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At Empower, we can help you build a routine that works for you and protects your brain health, no matter how busy life is.

Call 913-224-2990 to start your personalized brain-boosting exercise plan today.

Sources

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2019, February 13). Subjective cognitive decline — A public health issue. https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging-data/media/pdfs/subjective-cognitive-decline-508.pdf
• Wake Forest University School of Medicine. (2025, April 24). Even light exercise could help slow cognitive decline in people at risk of Alzheimer's disease. https://newsroom.wakehealth.edu/news-releases/2025/04/even-light-exercise-could-help-slow-cognitive-decline-in-people-at-risk-of-alzheimers-disease
• Rich Roll Podcast, Episode 695 – Peter Attia, MD (Streaming on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts)