Highlights
Low levels of physical activity are a risk factor associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Older adults who exercise are more likely to maintain cognition.
Exercise modulates amyloid β turnover, inflammation, synthesis, and release of neurotrophins, and cerebral blood flow.
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