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Category: Prevention and Wellness

Walk This Many Steps a Day to Halve Your Dementia Risk
Numerous studies have shown that walking is good for your health, including the health of your brain. Now a large…
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What Popular Word Game Can Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s?
More good news on the Alzheimer’s prevention front: a large analysis found that leisure-time activities may reduce the risk of…
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What Dreaded Activities Lower Alzheimer’s Risk?
Activities that keep you physically and mentally active are linked to a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other…
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Women May Require More of This In Order To Prevent Dementia
Numerous studies suggest that regular physical activity and cognitively challenging activities like reading and doing crossword puzzles may bolster the…
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Which Common Vitamin Could Lower Dementia Risk?
Taking measures to assure you have adequate levels of vitamin D may help to keep the brain in good working…
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Nearly Half of Older Americans Could Cut Their Alzheimer’s Risk
Almost half of American men and women aged 45 and over could cut their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by…
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Alzheimer’s in Your Family? 7 Health Habits May Lower Your Risk
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have identified seven steps for maintaining optimal brain health throughout life. The…
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3 Antioxidants in Fruits and Vegetables That May Help Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
A very large number of studies suggest that antioxidants, the natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables and other foods, may…
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Mindfulness Techniques May Help Ward Off Depression in Caregivers
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can take a toll on both mind and body. The near-constant stresses…
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For Better Brain Health, Try a Walk in the Park
To help keep the mind and memory sharp, try taking in the trees and greenery in a local park. A…
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Owning a Pet May Be Good for Your Brain
Dogs and cats may help to keep the aging brain in good working order. And the longer you have a…
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A Healthy Lifestyle Can Mean Living Longer and Free of Alzheimer’s Disease
A healthy lifestyle can lead to a longer life, and more of those years will be free of Alzheimer’s disease,…
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Regular Exercise May Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk by up to a Third
Staying physically fit may lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 33 percent, according to a new…
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Loneliness May Increase Your Alzheimer’s Risk
Feeling lonely may increase your risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new report. The study, from researchers at…
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Why Poor Sleep May Be Linked to Alzheimer’s
The amyloid plaques that build up in the brains of those with Alzheimer’s disease may result in part from disrupted…
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How Your Weight May Affect Your Dementia Risk
Maintaining a healthy or stable weight throughout your lifetime may help to curb your chances of developing dementia, according to…
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Even a Little Exercise May Help Stave Off Dementia
Studies show that exercise is good for the brain. A daily walk, jog or swim, or regular cycling or dancing,…
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Cataract Surgery May Lower Dementia Risk
Cataracts, which cause gradual clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye, are a common cause of blurry vision…
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Phone Reminder Apps Can Be a Useful Tool for Those With Early Alzheimer’s
Smartphone apps that provide useful reminders can be a helpful tool for people in the earlier stages of Alzheimer’s disease,…
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Exercising in Polluted Air May Dampen the Brain Benefits of Exercise
Like to jog, cycle or play sports outdoors? It is good for your brain. But for optimal brain health, you…
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How Exercise Helps Protect the Brain Against Alzheimer’s
Numerous studies show that exercise is good for the brain, and perhaps even more so for the aging brain. A…
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A Toy Pet May Ease Anxiety in People With Alzheimer’s
Anyone who has ever loved a pet knows how comforting a furry companion can be. And specially trained therapy pets…
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Foods That Fight Inflammation May Lower Dementia Risk
Older men and women who ate a diet high in foods that fight inflammation were at lower risk of developing…
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Two Servings of Fish a Week May Help Protect Against Dementia
Older men and women who ate at least two servings of fish a week were at lower risk of developing…
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