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Chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson says regular exercise, particularly for women, is essential to protect brain health as you get older.

鈥淧eople who engage in regular physical activity tend to have less severe and less chances of getting depression", she said.

Kimberley says regular exercise can also help some people control anxiety and maintain brain volume.

鈥淏rain volume starts to shrink by half a percent per year in your later years but people who remain physically active can maintain [this] and are much more likely to maintain cognitive health", she said.

蜜芽传媒 Radio 5 Live has been looking at health issues as part of a new series.

This clip is originally from 5 Live Breakfast on Tuesday 28th November.