A study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that four weeks of handgrip training improved nerve conduction velocity in participants aged 18 to 84, according to the research team. The findings challenge the long-held belief that age-related decline in the nervous system is irreversible, said the authors. Both younger and older adults who performed resistance exercises three times per week showed significant increases in the speed of motor neuron signals to muscles, according to the report. Previous research has shown that a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise, can support cognitive function and counteract age-related declines, as noted by…

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