Trampoline exercise 'could help reduce dementia risk'
27/01/2011 Households looking to buy trampolines for the garden have been told that a exercising outdoors is important for protecting the family against cognitive decline in old age.
Professor June Andres, director of the Dementia Services Development Centre at the University of Stirling, said that exercise, a good diet and socialising all help to hold back the symptoms of dementia.
As well as exercising outdoors, with trampolines for the garden perhaps, families were advised to look at ways in which their home's interior could be improved.
"Making some changes in your living environment, like increasing light levels, also helps" in the fight against cognitive decline, Professor Andrews explained.
Earlier this week, writing for the Sun Herald, Merrie Leininger suggested that exercising outdoors on garden trampolines could help those trying to lose weight burn up to 1,000 calories an hour.
She said that, while many health-conscious individuals choose to attend organised events and classes, others prefer the privacy of outdoor fitness and play activities in their own backyard.
Professor June Andres, director of the Dementia Services Development Centre at the University of Stirling, said that exercise, a good diet and socialising all help to hold back the symptoms of dementia.
As well as exercising outdoors, with trampolines for the garden perhaps, families were advised to look at ways in which their home's interior could be improved.
"Making some changes in your living environment, like increasing light levels, also helps" in the fight against cognitive decline, Professor Andrews explained.
Earlier this week, writing for the Sun Herald, Merrie Leininger suggested that exercising outdoors on garden trampolines could help those trying to lose weight burn up to 1,000 calories an hour.
She said that, while many health-conscious individuals choose to attend organised events and classes, others prefer the privacy of outdoor fitness and play activities in their own backyard.
