How Yoga and Exercise Can Help Slow Aging-Related Changes to the Brain

By
Baxter Bell, MD
on August 21, 2017

As we age, our physical bodies, including our brains and nervous systems, go through changes. These changes are normal and don’t have to affect our everyday abilities to function. The good news is that in many cases, through exercise—both physical and mental—we can continue to live fully satisfying lives. 

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