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Retro Walking Boosts Memory and Cognitive Function in Seniors

9/24/2025

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University of California, Los Angeles doctors say retro walking may boost memory by activating the prefrontal cortex.
A 2025 Dayananda Sagar University study in India found cognitive gains, with Montreal Cognitive Assessment scores rising from 25 to 27.7.
The study involved 36 participants aged 65-75 who trained three times weekly for six weeks, finding stronger muscles, better balance, and improved proprioception.

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Story summary

University of California, Los Angeles doctors say retro walking may boost memory by activating the prefrontal cortex.
A 2025 Dayananda Sagar University study in India found cognitive gains, with Montreal Cognitive Assessment scores rising from 25 to 27.7.
The study involved 36 participants aged 65-75 who trained three times weekly for six weeks, finding stronger muscles, better balance, and improved proprioception.