Exercise benefits physical and brain health in people with Down's syndrome – new research

An exercise as simple and accessible as walking can have significant health benefits for people with Down's syndrome. Halfpoint/ Shutterstock

Exercise is known to have many benefits when it comes to cognitive function – such as improving memory and concentration skills. Research shows this is true for people in many different age groups, and even in those with conditions which affect their cognitive ability (such as Alzheimer’s disease).

But until recently, it wasn’t known whether exercise also had cognitive benefits for people with Down’s syndrome – a genetic condition that affects development and learning.