Exercise may be a powerful tool to protect us from dementia. But not all physical activity is created equal in the fight for cognitive vitality. Wendy Zukerman reports.
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Exercise may be a powerful tool to protect us from dementia. But not all physical activity is created equal in the fight for cognitive vitality. Wendy Zukerman reports.
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The University of Derby has launched a new free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) titled ‘Bridging t...
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Fasting regimes such as the ‘5:2’ diet could help the body guard against diseases including cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s, according to a new study.
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An anti-depressant drug could be used to slow the onset of Alzheimer's disease, say scientists in the US.
Research into 23 people, and transgenic mice, found citalopram hampered a protein which helps to build destructive plaques in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.
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The disease stealing my wife’s mind came stealthily and without warning.
The early stages of dementia resemble the normal memory loss of aging. Pat believed her memory to be failing in 2005, when she was 75.
A well written piece on Alzheimer’s. Let's keep active, both physically and mentally (both proven to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s) and hope for the best. Not something we would like to see our loved ones go through. My mother went down this road sadly and did not speak the last few years of her life. Dad was wonderful in his support of her. Have a good weekend everyone! :-)
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Exercise isn't just for the young and spry. It's also key for maintaining strength, balance and mental well-being in older folks — and it's never too late to start.
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