Poor fitness linked to weaker brain fiber, higher dementia risk

Re:Poor fitness linked to weaker brain fiber, higher dementi... by btrettel on Friday February 16, 2018 @05:50PM (#16397256)

Of the people I know who stayed in good cardiovascular shape as they've aged, many are transportation cyclists, as I am. This is not a coincidence.

Some people I've talked to seem to think exercising as much as I do requires superhuman willpower. The opposite is true in this case. It's much easier to get exercise if it's an unavoidable part of your day. I don't own a car, so cycling just happens on its own. If I need a car or truck I can easily rent one. Even in the bike-hostile US one can plan to make this lifestyle possible.

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Re:Poor fitness linked to weaker brain fiber, higher dementi... by m_fayer on Friday February 16, 2018 @07:10PM (#16397869)

I also cycle to work and in addition to being good exercise, you also get to experience some fun wizzy speed, wind in your hair, and fresh air. I arrive at work energized and cheerful, even if it's cold or rainy out. If I commute to work, packed into stuffy metal tubes with a bunch of cranky phone readers, I'm cranky and tired myself by the time I'm there.

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Re:Poor fitness linked to weaker brain fiber, higher dementi... by maxxxxx on Friday February 16, 2018 @07:27PM (#16397941)

The best about bike commuting is that you get a connection to the weather and and the air around you. I have to commute by car now and I feel like I am losing touch with my environment.

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