Energetic Lifestyle Builds Brains by 5%
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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
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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
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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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Group Walking Really Fights Dementia
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The Missing Link Between Alzheimer’s & Vascular Disease
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Researchers in New York found a gene that links cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer’s.
Multivitamin Improves Memory in Older Adults
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Taking a daily multivitamin supplement can slow age-related memory decline, researchers found.
These Blood Pressure Meds Slow Memory Loss
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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
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Vascular Dementia Prescription: Sit Less, Move More
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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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