Energetic Lifestyle Builds Brains by 5%
June 26, 2023
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UCLA researchers found active people build 5% more gray matter in their brain. See how this prevents Alzheimer’s.
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Living in Greener Pastures Cuts Alzheimer’s Risk
June 16, 2023
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Researchers find people living in towns with lots of green space were least likely to have Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s.
An Active Brain in Later Life Delays Alzheimer’s
June 13, 2023
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Researchers say reading, writing letters, doing puzzles or playing card games in later life could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s by as much as five years.
Social Life at 60 May Shrink Risk of Dementia
June 9, 2023
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Researchers in London and Paris report staying in touch with friends and family in midlife activates centers of the brain that involve language and memory. It could be linked to better cognitive health.
Group Walking Really Fights Dementia
June 8, 2023
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Walking groups are found to be one of the best and easiest ways to boost health and fight conditions such as dementia.
The Missing Link Between Alzheimer’s & Vascular Disease
June 6, 2023
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Researchers in New York found a gene that links cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer’s.
Multivitamin Improves Memory in Older Adults
June 5, 2023
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Taking a daily multivitamin supplement can slow age-related memory decline, researchers found.
These Blood Pressure Meds Slow Memory Loss
May 31, 2023
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UCal-Irvine researchers have discovered which blood pressure medications help slow memory loss in older adults.
CTE Dementia: Tony Dorsett’s Story
May 29, 2023
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LOOKING BACK: Are concussions a given part of playing hard? Watch football legend Tony Dorsett and his wife share their story.
Vascular Dementia Prescription: Sit Less, Move More
May 26, 2023
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Researchers say a lifestyle-only treatment which includes increased physical activity may be the best prescription for preventing vascular and other issues that can lead to dementia. Their prescription: sit less and move more for mildly high blood pressure and cholesterol, which helps address vascular issues.
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