Do you have a bad memory?

Tired of forgetting where your car keys are or your girlfriend’s birthday? We have good news if you have a bad memory. Exercising helps improve memory, according to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. 54 adults were investigated, some with memory problems, others not. They were presented with several images. Then half did 6 minutes of exercise on a stationary bike, the others did nothing. When everyone was asked to remember the images they had been presented with, those who cycled showed better memory, reported Sabrina Segal, head of the study. How does exercise help memory? Researchers credit the hormone norepinephrine, secreted during physical activity and which promotes good memory. To verify their results, the researchers took saliva from the participants, before and after they saw the images, and another test after the exercise. Levels of alpha amylase, a marker of norepinephrine, rose in those who exercised. And although the study focused on people ages 50 to 85, Segal believes the benefits are even greater in younger people. If you don’t know how to start, here we share some tips to start exercising.