Regular exercise may help the aging brain clear harmful waste

Researchers have found that regular physical activity supports the brain's glymphatic system, which clears harmful metabolic waste that accumulates with age. Exercise promotes better sleep, reduces inflammation and maintains healthier blood vessels — all processes linked to more effective brain waste removal. Because the glymphatic system becomes increasingly important as we age, exercise may play a key role in protecting against cognitive decline.

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