Can healthy habits protect your cognition as you age, even if you have clinical signs of Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia? A new study said yes.
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Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd Curated by Peter Mellow |
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Can healthy habits protect your cognition as you age, even if you have clinical signs of Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia? A new study said yes.
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Alix Popham and Lenny Woodard realized something was very wrong after they retired. Now, these ex-rugby stars are trying to warn others about a danger in the sport.
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The results underscore just how pervasive the consequences of sitting can be, and suggest that exercise by itself may not protect us.
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Research suggests that two specific dietary approaches may help stave off cognitive decline.
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Many assume it’s time to break out Sudoku or crosswords, but socialising can be just as beneficial for your brain.
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A picture is emerging of a healthy lifestyle which is key to the condition’s prevention – exercise, being sociable, and looking after your ears
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New research out of Monash University has added to the evidence suggesting shift work can harm your health. So, can we be doing things better? Should we stop non-essential shift work altogether?
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Researchers present initial findings from study that followed thousands of US women for about 20 years
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Older adults who lived in an area with more green space had a lower rate of hospitalization for some diseases and dementias, a large study showed.
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Eating ultraprocessed foods such as hot dogs, French fries, sodas, cookies and ice cream could set you on the road to cognitive decline, a new study revealed, but there is a way to overcome the negative impact.
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Regular walks can help protect dogs and humans from dementia, new research shows.
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Dementia is irreversible, but we can reduce our risk of getting it. One important way is by addressing hearing loss.
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We asked more than 830 older Australians about their awareness of 12 factors that help reduce dementia risk.
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Research finds people who had them at least once a week were four times more likely to experience cognitive decline
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Trial finds supplements could slow decline by 60% but Alzheimer’s and dementia experts caution larger studies needed
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USC researchers explored link between sedentary behavior and dementia risk, find that type of activity matters when it comes to brain aging.
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Several large studies have confirmed that vigorous exercise, walking and even doing household chores can greatly benefit the brain.
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The finding adds heart disease to a list of potential health effects of loneliness and isolation that include dementia and mental health issues.
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Heart health is strongly linked to brain health and risk of dementia. That means improving one can protect us from the other.
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Scientific evidence shows that physical activity is not only good for the body, but also for the brain. But what type of exercise and how much exactly is the most beneficial?
According to Dr Damian Bailey’s research, squats have emerged as a significant option, and he explains why.
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Executive Producer: Griesham Taan
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The symptoms of menopause, which can include sleep disturbance, depression, anxiety and ‘brain fog’ can span perimenopause and last for up to ten years.
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A South Australian study has linked obesity with a decrease in brain tissue which could negatively affect brain function.
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It seems as though every other week there’s a study telling us coffee is good for us, or it’s bad for us. Here’s what to make of this new piece of research.
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Exercise can freshen the white matter in our brains, potentially improving our ability to think and remember as we age, according to a new study on brain health.
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While you shouldn’t panic, experts say, you should try to get enough sleep. “It shouldn't be the thing you sacrifice,” says one.