Good news for older peregrinos

[Scott Fraser]

Walking the Camino can make you smarter!

A new study suggests that it only takes six months of walking to improve “executive function”.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/19/health/reverse-cognitive-aging-exercise-diet-study/index.html

Just keep walking!

 

[JabbaPapa]

I think that keeping yourself engaged and with a degree of interpersonal conflict (friendly fire hopefully) plus a necessary minimum of physical activity (not necessarily work-outs) is key ; trying to avoid too many carbs and vegetable oils and cereals does help too, especially as you do start to get a bit more elderly, even though this is still a pretty contentious and fairly new area of study, with no magic bullet one-size remedy for all.

Try and avoid getting into an avoidable rut --routines and good habits are an absolute must, not suggesting any otherwise, but it's never breaking them is what to avoid.

Never let anyone else ever take control of your life !!! And no good husband or wife would ever even attempt it ... but kids these days, well, love them to bits, but always be wary

And yes --- walk the way of Saint James ; though this is great advice no matter how young or old you may be

 

[OzAnnie]

I think that keeping yourself engaged and with a degree of interpersonal conflict (friendly fire hopefully) plus a necessary minimum of physical activity (not necessarily work-outs) is key ; trying to avoid too many carbs and vegetable oils and cereals does help too, especially as you do start to get a bit more elderly, even though this is still a pretty contentious and fairly new area of study, with no magic bullet one-size remedy for all.

Try and avoid getting into an avoidable rut --routines and good habits are an absolute must, not suggesting any otherwise, but it's never breaking them is what to avoid.

Never let anyone else ever take control of your life.... but kids these days, well, love them to bits, but always be wary

Some good responses there @JabbaPapa
I particularly noticed the last bit about our kids, lol

I also find the brain training we’re giving ourselves if trying to improve our Spanish (and/or other) language is quite a benefit too.

Annie

 

[t2andreo]

I try to learn something new each day, no matter how seemingly small or insignificant. It helps me look forward to each new day...

If the new knowledge learned it is in support of my Camino passion, it is a win-win.

Hope this helps.

 

[Albertagirl]

A posting on the bulletin board in my church encourages seniors to sign up for a research study on the effects of regular exercise on older adults. Alas, I cannot participate, as I plan to be walking the camino before the termination of the study.

 

[KrisMort]

Many thanks for sharing that. Nothing new really in the research but it confirms what others have been saying for a while. Since starting my training for my first camino I have noticed significant differences in my health.. and I have been a member of various health clubs for years. It is the walking that has made the difference. It seems the benefits of the camino start even before arriving in France/ Spain or wherever.

 

[Beeks]

I was hoping you were going to say, "There's now a tram!"

 

[kmccue]

Plus, Looking for all those yellow arrows improves acuity!

 

[josephmcclain]

Very interesting! I love the response about not letting anyone take control of your life. At 76 heading back to Spain this spring for the Camino Primitivo and two volunteer stints. And language learning is really helpful!

 

[Zordmot]

Cesar Milán (the Dog Whisperer): “Ma’am what this dog needs is exercise, mental stimulation, and affection”

 

[Kathy Jaudegis]

A posting on the bulletin board in my church encourages seniors to sign up for a research study on the effects of regular exercise on older adults. Alas, I cannot participate, as I plan to be walking the camino before the termination of the study.

Hahahahaha!! Love it!

 

[Devereaux]

Since I finished the Frances in October, I've been walking pretty much daily, but not enough...I'm gaining weight again (some must have settled in my brain too!)
So, I walked further. Voila! Mentally and physically the benefit was immediate.
Four to five miles didn't cut it for me. But, six+ did the trick!
Walk long and prosper!

 

[Marbe2]

Thanks for sharing this article!

 

[MichelleElynHogan]

Yes, I agree. I feel like delegating something right now.

 

[lunna]

Walking the Camino can make you smarter!

A new study suggests that it only takes six months of walking to improve “executive function”.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/19/health/reverse-cognitive-aging-exercise-diet-study/index.html

Just keep walking!

Buried at the end of this article is that these folks’ average mental age - though they are on average chronologically much younger - went from the 90s to the mid-80s. Kind of depressing...

 

[Pelegrin]

Cesar Milán (the Dog Whisperer): “Ma’am what this dog needs is exercise, mental stimulation, and affection”

"Madam. What this dog needs is to be loose outside like in Galicia".

 

[AnaRosario]

I am planning on returning May 2020, I enjoyed the Camino March 27- May 06, 2018... then bounced all over Spain! What a blast I had

 

[Nana6]

Walking the Camino can make you smarter!

A new study suggests that it only takes six months of walking to improve “executive function”.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/19/health/reverse-cognitive-aging-exercise-diet-study/index.html

Just keep walking!

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