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09/09/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Study: Aerobic exercise is key to lowering the risk of dementia among the elderly
Regular exercise among older adults is critical to good health. It keeps aging bodies from becoming stiff and susceptible to chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes and arthritis. But scientists find that maintaining optimum fitness in old age might also protect against another age-related problem: brain decline. In a major breakthrough, Rong Zhang, an expert […]
10/16/2019
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By Darnel Fernandez
Start your morning with a great workout – your brain will thank you for it
A healthy body and a healthy mind often go hand in hand. New research suggests that older adults can maintain good brain health by exercising early in the day. This study, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, found that morning exercises mitigate the impact of prolonged sitting on brain blood flow in overweight or obese older […]
09/29/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Regular exercise can keep dementia at bay – adding more hours reduces the brain’s aging process
Dementia is one of the most common problems older adults encounter, but no matter how common it is, it can be preventable. One of the best ways to keep dementia at bay is to exercise regularly, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Network Open. This is good news for those who are […]
06/21/2019
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By Cassie B.
You can outrun dementia: Keeping active throughout middle age reduces your risk
What comes to mind when you think of ways to prevent dementia? Many people associate brain exercises with reducing your risk of this heartbreaking illness, but it turns out that physical exercise can be just as beneficial. The latest study supporting this idea recently appeared in the journal Neurology. Researchers looked at 800 Swedish women […]
06/17/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Exercise linked to a decreased likelihood of age-related dementia and memory loss
The findings of a recent animal study may offer new hope to millions of people who have Alzheimer’s disease. The Harvard-led effort reports that physical exercise could improve the condition of the brains of mice with dementia. The study shows that working out made it possible for new neurons to grow in the hippocampus, the region […]
06/05/2019
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By Chloe Divino
Move your feet to prevent dementia: Research shows exercise boosts brain function
Walking has long been linked to multiple health benefits, but a recent study from the University of Maryland suggests that it could be the key to preventing dementia. In the study, which was published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers looked at the effects of exercise, specifically walking, on the brain function of a group of […]
05/23/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Get moving, your brain needs it – study
Physical exercise is not just good for building up muscles and endurance. Studies show that working out also improves your brain in many ways. Many of the positive effects of exercise also extend to the brain. For example, physical activity speeds up the heart rate to deliver more oxygen throughout the body. The brain is one of […]
04/09/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Yet another reason to lose belly fat: Carrying it around increases your risk of dementia
General obesity is an epidemic, but it is possible to have excess belly fat without being generally obese. Still, unwanted belly fat is bad news for overall health. Researchers even found that waist-to-hip ratio, and not body mass index (BMI), can increase your risk of dementia. Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning, such as […]
04/01/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Exercise found to reduce the severity of Alzheimer’s symptoms
Early-onset autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s, also known as dominantly inherited Alzheimer’s disease, is a rare form of Alzheimer’s disease that causes memory loss and dementia in people typically in their 30s to 50s. In a recent study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, a team of researchers found that physical exercise may delay cognitive decline […]
03/15/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Physical exercise reduces severity of Alzheimer’s symptoms
A study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia revealed that physical exercise can improve cognitive function and reduce the severity of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers looked at the effects of physical activity in people with early-onset autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s disease. Early-onset autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s disease is a rare form of Alzheimer’s […]
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