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Just 5 Minutes of Exercise a Day May Boost Brain Health
March 5, 2025
Don’t like to exercise? Even a few minutes a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity may help to lower…
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Social Activities Can Help Keep the Brain Young
February 19, 2025
Social engagement helps to keep the brain in good working order, a wealth of evidence suggests. Now a new study…
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How Music Can Ease the Agitation of Alzheimer’s
January 15, 2025
Music can be an easy and inexpensive way to lower stress and ease agitation in people with advanced Alzheimer’s disease,…
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8 Steps to Better Brain Health
January 15, 2025
Eight heart-healthy habits in middle age may help to keep the brain in good working order for decades, researchers report.…
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Smoke Warning
December 18, 2024
A growing number of studies have implicated air pollution as a risk factor for the onset of dementia. Now a…
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Staying Mentally Sharp After 60
December 18, 2024
Want to stay dementia free to age 80 and beyond? Researchers at the RAND corporation, a nonprofit research group, identified…
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At High Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s? Here’s One Way to Cut Your Risk
December 4, 2024
People who have a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease may lower their risk of developing the illness with a workout…
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Exercising With Alzheimer’s
December 4, 2024
Learning you have Alzheimer’s can be a devastating experience. But it doesn’t mean you should stop exercising — or that…
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The ‘Weekend Warrior’ Approach to Brain Health
November 20, 2024
Most of us have heard the mantra: Exercise is good for the brain. And many of us would like to…
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Frailty Can Raise Your Dementia Risk
November 20, 2024
Even seemingly minor health problems can raise your risk of developing dementia, according to a new report. The study found…
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An Added Bonus to the Shingles Vaccine?
November 6, 2024
Could getting vaccinated against shingles also help to protect you against Alzheimer’s disease? New research suggests it might.   A third…
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Exploring the Heart-Brain Connection
October 23, 2024
Taking good care of our hearts can not only help to prevent heart attacks and strokes and help us live…
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Loneliness Takes a Toll on the Brain
October 23, 2024
Feeling lonely raises the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia in old age, according to a…
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What’s Your MIND Score? The Links Between Diet and Brain Health
September 25, 2024
Minding what you eat may help to keep the mind sharp. Those are the findings of a new study that…
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Good Vision Is Critical for Good Brain Health
September 11, 2024
Nearly one in five cases of dementia could be related to vision loss, according to a new analysis. The findings…
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Nighttime Lights May Be Bad for Your Brain
September 11, 2024
Turn down those Friday night lights – at least at bedtime.   A new study found that living in areas with…
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Fish Oil May Benefit People at High Risk for Alzheimer’s
August 28, 2024
Older men and women at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease may benefit from fish oil supplements, according to a new…
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The Power of Greenery
August 7, 2024
Living near green spaces may be good for the brain. A new study found that exposure to parks and trees…
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The Foods That May Help Keep the Brain Sharp Over 7 Decades
July 10, 2024
Eating a healthy diet when young may help to keep the mind sharp into old age, according to a new…
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4 Changes That May Help Slow Alzheimer’s Progression
June 24, 2024
Changing your lifestyle in four key areas may help to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a new report suggests.…
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Want to Keep Your Memory Sharp? Try Orienteering
June 12, 2024
Looking for fun new ways to help keep your memory sharp? Try orienteering, a sport that combines exercise with cognitive…
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Highly Processed Foods Are Bad for Your Brain
May 29, 2024
Eating a diet containing lots of highly processed foods like chips, cookies and sodas may increase the risk of thinking…
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The Wide-Ranging Benefits of Social Engagement
May 15, 2024
Two new studies underscore the importance of staying socially active to promote general well-being and to keep the aging brain…
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A Mentally Challenging Job Can Bolster the Brain
May 1, 2024
The more your work challenges your brain, the less likely you may be to develop memory and thinking problems down…
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