“Brain Games” Failed You? Try THIS For Better Memory Instead
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted July 16, 2025
You know all those brain-training apps, supplements, and “miracle” memory-boosters that promise to keep your brain sharp as you age?
Here’s the truth…
There IS evidence they support brain health—and that’s why I’ll be the first to recommend them.
But they aren’t the most powerful brain-boosting tool available to you. Another surprising solution has earned that title.
A massive review in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has delivered the verdict, and it’s crystal clear…
Exercise is the undisputed champion for maintaining cognitive function as we age.
This wasn’t just any small study, either. Researchers analyzed data from over 250,000 participants across a staggering 2,700 studies to reach their conclusion.
What they found was that regular physical activity—even something as simple as walking or cycling—can actually increase the size of your hippocampus, the brain region responsible for memory and learning.
Talk about getting more bang for your buck!
Exercise benefits brain health in three critical areas:
- Cognition: Your overall ability to think clearly, learn new information, and make sound decisions improves.
- Memory: Your short-term recall and your ability to remember personal experiences get a significant boost.
- Executive Function: Your brain’s command center sees improvements in focus, planning, problem-solving, and even emotional regulation.
But if you aren’t exactly a fitness fanatic don’t panic. It turns out you don’t need to become a gym rat to reap these brain-boosting benefits.
The research showed that lower-intensity activities, such as yoga, tai chi, and walking, can be just as effective as more strenuous workouts.
Brain games, social connections, and certain supplements play vital supporting roles in cognitive health. But extensive research confirms that regular physical activity is the foundation upon which all other brain health strategies should be built.
So, if you’re serious about staying sharp as you age, it might be time to put down that crossword puzzle (just for now) and lace up those walking shoes.
Your brain will reap the rewards!
P.S. Small moves add up to BIG benefits in this exercise surprise!
Source:
Singh B, Bennett H, Miatke A, et al., Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis, British Journal of Sports Medicine 2025;59:866-876.
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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