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Do you often forget things? Then don't panic. Research has revealed that brisk walking, dancing or climbing stairs can be important in increasing your memory and its benefits can last for a day.

This thing came to the fore-

Previous research had suggested that people's memory could improve in the hours after exercise, but how long this benefit might last was not revealed. The new study, conducted by researchers at University College London (UCL), showed that the more moderate to intense physical activity (which can increase heart rate) people aged 50 to 83 did, the better their memory the next day.

Spending less time sitting and sleeping six hours or more was also associated with better scores on memory tests the next day. The findings, published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, suggest that the short-term memory benefits of physical activity may last longer than previously thought.

Lead author Dr Mikaela Bloomberg, from the Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care at UCL, said the benefits may extend to the next day rather than just a few hours after exercise. "Getting more sleep, particularly deep sleep, appears to contribute to this memory improvement," she added.

Exercise increases blood flow to the brain 

Researchers say that in the short term, exercise increases blood flow to the brain. This stimulates the release of neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine and dopamine that help in a range of cognitive functions.

It was previously thought that the benefits of exercise only lasted for a few hours after exercise, but new research has now found that other brain states associated with exercise last much longer. Evidence suggests that exercise can improve mood for up to 24 hours.

For the research, the team analyzed data from 76 men and women who wore activity trackers for eight days and took cognitive tests every day. The study found that those who engaged in activities such as brisk walking, dancing, or climbing a few floors of stairs experienced immediate benefits that lasted longer. In contrast, being inactive for longer than usual was associated with a decline in memory.

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