Betty walks three times a week and goes to a water aerobics class on Saturdays at her community pool. Her friend Helen prefers to watch soap operas and play bridge. When they each had their annual doctor's exam, Betty scored three points higher than Helen on the Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE). What might account for these differences?

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Studies indicate that physical activity can increase cognitive ability, which may account for Betty's higher score on the MMSE due to her regular exercise regimen. Other factors such as diet and climate are not likely to have a significant impact on cognitive ability in this context, and the number of children one has is also not a relevant factor in this scenario.

Betty Walks Three Times a Week and Goes to a Water