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A Lifetime of Physical Activity Is Good for the Brain
Want to help ward off Alzheimer’s in old age? It may never be too early to start exercising. A new study of more than 9,000 women suggests that remaining physically active throughout your life helps keep memory and thinking skills … Continue reading
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Veterans Linked to Dementia
A growing number of veterans are returning from combat with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, and it may be increasing their risk of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in old age, a new study shows. PTSD is a growing … Continue reading
Regular Exercise and Resistance Training Are Good for the Brain
Ongoing physical activity has been linked to a longer life and all kinds of benefits for the body, including less heart disease, fewer falls and broken bones, greater lung function and a trimmer physique. Now, two new studies provide further … Continue reading
Memory Decline May Be Rapid Before Alzheimer’s Onset
A rapid decline in thinking and memory skills often heralds the onset of Alzheimer’s disease Continue reading
Regular Exercise and Resistance Training Are Good for the Brain
Ongoing physical activity has been linked to a longer life and all kinds of benefits for the body, including less heart disease, fewer falls and broken bones, greater lung function and a trimmer physique… Continue reading
Strong Muscles May Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s in Old Age
Older adults who maintain their muscle strength are at lower risk of memory problems and Alzheimer’s disease than those who are weaker, a new study shows… Continue reading
High Blood Pressure Linked to Memory Problems in Midlife
High blood pressure was linked to memory and thinking problems in people over 45, according to findings from a large study, possibly setting the stage for problems like Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia later in life… Continue reading
PET Scans May Detect Brain Plaques of Alzheimer’s Disease
A type of brain scan known as positron emission tomography, or PET scanning, shows promise as a useful way to detect plaques in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading
Brain Health Improving in Seniors, But Alzheimer’s Still a Top Concern
Memory loss and thinking problems are becoming less common among older Americans, according to a new national survey of seniors aged 70 and older…seniors today tend to be more physically fit and suffer from less disability than earlier generations Continue reading
Medications May Be to Blame for Some Cases of Memory Loss in Seniors
Various drug treatments may impair thinking in elderly people. Continue reading
