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·September 22, 2022·4 min read

Keys to Keeping Your Brain Healthy

Three factors have been identified that help keep your brain at its best.

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·September 18, 2022·4 min read

Seven Healthy Lifestyle Habits May Reduce Dementia Risk for People With Diabetes

Getting the recommended amount of sleep, daily exercise, eating a healthy diet, and resisting alcohol and tobacco are among the seven identified lifestyle alterations those with diabetes should take to decrease their risk of developing dementia.

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·September 18, 2022·3 min read

Fruit, Vegetables and Exercise Can Make You Happier

Consuming fruits and vegetables, and exercise makes people happier, not the other way around, a new study reports. Increased happiness was associated with eating more fruits and vegetables in women, and in exercising more in men.

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·September 15, 2022·5 min read

Fitness Trackers Reveal Links Between Exercise, Memory, and Mental Health

Specific intensities of exercise over a long period of time are associated with different aspects of memory and mental health.

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·August 27, 2022·4 min read

Reducing Alcohol Consumption by Working Out

Both aerobic exercise and yoga reduce the desire to consume alcohol, a new study reports. Researchers found after one session of aerobic exercise people showed reduced cravings for alcohol, lower levels of stress, and improvements in mood.

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·August 24, 2022·3 min read

Physical Activity May Have a Stronger Role Than Genes in Longevity

Higher rates of light physical activity and moderate-to-vigorous exercise were associated with a lower risk of death. Sedentary lifestyles were associated with a higher risk of death. The findings were consistent among women with different levels of genetic predispositions to longevity.

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·August 10, 2022·3 min read

Which Leisure Activities Are Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia?

Older adults who spend their free time embarking on intellectually stimulating activities, such as reading, writing, or making crafts, have a 23% lower risk of developing dementia. Additionally, those who exercise and spend time socializing with family or friends also have a significantly decreased risk of dementia.

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Featured Neuroscience

·August 4, 2022·4 min read

Passive Exercise Offers Same Brain Health Benefits as Active Movements

Passive exercise increases cerebral blood flow and improves executive function, providing the same cognitive benefits as more active exercise.

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Featured Neuroscience

·August 3, 2022·6 min read

The Brain Already Benefits From Moderate Physical Activity

Moderate physical activity was linked to increased volume in brain areas associated with memory, especially in older adults. Researchers say mild-to-moderate physical activity may have neuroprotective properties.