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Physical Activity and Alzheimer’s Disease- A Short Review

	International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development (IJSRED)	Full Text:
	Published Issue : Volume-3 Issue-5
	Year of Publication : 2020
	Unique Identification Number : IJSRED-V3I5P81
	Authors :Pinky Sultana
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Abstract :

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease which is the most common type of dementia and inevitable in aging individuals, it impairs memory loss and cognitive function. Physical activity (PA) has been long related to mental health and has been extensively investigated. The effectiveness of medication in AD so far has no preventive cure, exercise is being recognized as an alternative for treating AD patients. Physical exercise may be a potential treatment for neuro-disorders and cognitive impairment. A sedentary lifestyle is one of the risk factors contributing to AD. Moderate bout of exercise has been found to be effective in the improvement of movement, memory, and learning. Several biochemical factors released during exercise have shown positive alteration in brain function. This review discusses the beneficial effect of exercise on mental health and exercise as a therapeutic measure to treat regressive brain function in AD.