There are believed to be many benefits to slow, controlled breathing. Researchers may have found another – a surprising protection against Alzheimer's.
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There are believed to be many benefits to slow, controlled breathing. Researchers may have found another – a surprising protection against Alzheimer's.
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Evidence has shown that this fun physical activity helps to prevent cognitive decline. The best part is we've been doing it for centuries.
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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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Most Americans aren't familiar with a type of cognitive loss that can be a precursor to Alzheimer's disease, a new survey found. Here's how to tell the difference between this kind of loss and normal aging, and why seeing a doctor early is important.
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“London cabbies have remarkable brains,” said Hugo Spiers, a professor of cognitive neuroscience who set up the project.
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Katrina Cousins rowed continously for 42 km on Saturday for her dad, Kevin.
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A University of Sydney study shows for the first time that strength training slows, and sometimes even halts, degeneration in the parts of the brain vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease.
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A study by University of Sydney researchers has found that the areas of the brain affected by Alzheimer’s disease are protected for up to one year after training.
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Being physically fit may sharpen the memory and lower our risk of dementia, even if we do not start exercising until we are older.
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Many chronic diseases increase our risk of Alzheimer's disease. This link between our bodies and our brains means certain healthy choices could protect our cognitive function.
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Some previous research suggests people living in rural areas may be at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. But these results tell a different story.
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Irisin, a hormone that is released during exercise, may improve brain health and lessen the damage that occurs during Alzheimer’s disease.
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Better physical fitness and lower stiffness of the aorta, the artery out of the heart, may slow cognitiv
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Sion Jair, 68, has climbed the Old Man of Coniston at least 5,000 times and the emerging science backs him up that regular, vigorous exercise is beneficial for those with the disease, says Tim Lewis
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A high-carb diet, and the attendant high blood sugar, are associated with cognitive decline.
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Just in stark economic terms, depression is eye-wateringly expensive. The Australian Psychological Society estimates that every year the disorder drains $12.