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Not Up for a Jog? Try a Super Slow Run
Exercise is good for the body and brain, a wealth of evidence shows. But it doesn’t take a vigorous jog…
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Voice Changes Could Be an Early Sign of Dementia
Changes in the pitch, volume or clarity of your voice could be an early warning sign of dementia, according to…
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Shingles Vaccine Tied to Lower Dementia Risk
If you’re 50 or older and haven’t been vaccinated against shingles, think again. Not only can the vaccine help prevent…
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Leisure-Time Physical Activities May Be the Best Type for Brain Health
Experts agree that physical activity is good for overall health, including the health of the brain. But where and when…
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Sunshine May Be Good for the Brain
As the days grow shorter, don’t forget to spend some time outdoors. Exposure to outdoor light may be good for…
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Aim to Be a ‘Super Mover’ as You Age
Older men and women who walk far faster than their peers tend to have much slower rates of cognitive decline…
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Targeting 3 Risk Factors May Let You Live 13 Years Longer Dementia-Free
Avoiding three risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease in midlife may allow you to live 13 years longer without dementia, according…
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It’s Never Too Early to Cut Down on Sugar
Eating lots of sugary foods and beverages has been linked to a range of health ills: tooth decay, obesity, heart…
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Blood Test Can Predict Alzheimer’s Risk 10 Years Before Symptoms Arise
A blood test may predict your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease up to 10 years before memory loss and other…
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Can Medical Marijuana Help People With Advanced Alzheimer’s?
A combination of THC and CBD, two of the active ingredients in marijuana, reduced agitation in people in the advanced…
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Fish Oil Supplements Provide No Brain Benefits in Study
Do you take fish oil supplements in the hopes of boosting your brain health? You may want to save your…
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Exercise in Your 30s and 40s May Help Keep the Brain Young
Staying physically active in your 30s and 40s may have brain benefits for decades to come, according to a new…
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How Heart Health Can Affect Your Alzheimer’s Risk
Heart health is closely tied to brain health, a growing body of research shows. A new study helps pinpoint which…
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Strength Training May Strengthen Your Brain
Sports medicine doctors increasingly recommend strength training as part of a regular exercise routine. Also known as resistance or weight…
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What Air Pollution May Do to Your Brain
With higher summer temperatures come rising levels of air pollution and smog. And that may spell bad news for your…
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Can a Blood Test in Midlife Predict Your Alzheimer’s Risk?
A blood test in midlife may help to predict your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease decades later, researchers report. The…
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An Optimistic Outlook May Protect the Brain
Having an optimistic outlook on life may be good for your brain, according to a new report. The study found…
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If You Smoke, Quit. Your Brain Will Thank You
Need more incentive to quit smoking? It may substantially reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new…
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Eating Eggs May Be Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
Eggs, long a popular American breakfast food, may have benefits for the brain as we age. A new study found…
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Detecting Signs of Alzheimer’s Years Before Memory Fades
Subtle changes in the brain and blood may occur years before memory loss and other symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease become…
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How Weight Loss Drugs May Benefit the Brain
Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic do more than help manage diabetes and obesity. They may have benefits for the…
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Variety May Be Critical for the Aging Brain
At risk for Alzheimer’s? Take a walk with a friend, go on a trip, pick up a musical instrument, read…
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It’s Never Too Late to Start Eating Healthy
Experts encourage a plant-based diet for better overall health, including the health of the brain. But not all plant-based diets…
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Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Alzheimer’s Brain Changes
Men and women with low vitamin D levels in their 30s and 40s were at increased risk of having brain…
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