Don't forget! Exercise may slow brain aging by 10 years
9 years ago

Don't forget! Exercise may slow brain aging by 10 years

India TV News  

New York:We all slow down mentally, as we age. A study has found that moderate to intense regular exercise in old age may delay brain aging by 10 years. According to the study, the people who reported light to no exercise -- their brain aged 10 years more than the people who reported moderate to intense exercise. "Our study showed that for older people, getting regular exercise may be protective, helping them keep their cognitive abilities longer," Wright added in the paper published in the online journal of Neurology. The findings showed, low activity levels showed a greater decline over five years compared to those with high activity levels on tests of how fast they could perform simple tasks and how many words they could remember from a list.

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Want to stay sharp? This simple habit can boost your brainpower for decades
2 weeks ago

Want to stay sharp? This simple habit can boost your brainpower for decades

Hindustan Times  

Cognitive skills like problem-solving and thinking are generally thought to develop in childhood, peak in the twenties, and start to decline by the thirties. A study published in Science Advances flipped this general narrative, revealing that literacy and numeracy skills do not start to decline in the thirties and, in fact, may continue improving into the forties. This is what …

Study Reveals How Much Exercise Older Adults Need Each Week To Live Longer
1 month ago

Study Reveals How Much Exercise Older Adults Need Each Week To Live Longer

Huff Post  

Halfpoint Images via Getty Images 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise can cut older adults' risk of all-cause mortality by 31%, according to new research. Generally, moderate aerobic physical activity includes exercises like brisk walking, dancing, gardening and playing doubles tennis, but Yun said exactly what is moderate and what is vigorous varies from person to person. A good way …

Exercise can help lower risk for some brain diseases, study shows
1 month ago

Exercise can help lower risk for some brain diseases, study shows

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. CNN — Upping your physical activity level may lower your risk of developing neuropsychiatric diseases such as anxiety, depression and dementia, according to new preliminary research. While the results have yet to be published in a full, peer-reviewed study, they are strengthened by the large sample size, the reliability of accelerometer …

Exercise can help lower risk for some brain diseases, study shows
1 month ago

Exercise can help lower risk for some brain diseases, study shows

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. CNN — Upping your physical activity level may lower your risk of developing neuropsychiatric diseases such as anxiety, depression and dementia, according to new preliminary research. While the results have yet to be published in a full, peer-reviewed study, they are strengthened by the large sample size, the reliability of accelerometer …

Can a single session of workout improve brain health? Study reveals surprising results
2 months, 1 week ago

Can a single session of workout improve brain health? Study reveals surprising results

Hindustan Times  

Regular workouts are recommended by health professional for their positive effect on health. According to the study published in Communications Psychology, brief sessions of workouts can have significant impact on the cognitive functioning, especially the tasks that require quick reactions and mental flexibility. Study author Barry Giesbrecht, a professor and head of the Attention Lab at UC Santa Barbara, said, …

Humans experience rapid ageing at 44 and 60 – here’s how to slow it down
3 months ago

Humans experience rapid ageing at 44 and 60 – here’s how to slow it down

The Independent  

There are many signs you’re well and truly into midlife. “No foods can replace those lost hormones, but certain foods can help support hormone balance, such as cruciferous vegetables like sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and kale, which contain something called indole-3-carbinol, a plant chemical known to increase oestrogen metabolism.” Rice also says we need to eat fewer carbs as we …

More evidence that exercise can have beneficial effects on cognitive performance
3 months, 2 weeks ago

More evidence that exercise can have beneficial effects on cognitive performance

NPR  

More evidence that exercise can have beneficial effects on cognitive performance A new study suggests moderate to vigorous physical activity can boost scores on memory tests. The participants were a pretty healthy bunch without any cognitive problems and got about an hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day. BLOOMBERG: That's pretty substantial for this age group, certainly, so …

Worried about cognitive decline? Study says get a gym membership. Here’s why
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Worried about cognitive decline? Study says get a gym membership. Here’s why

Hindustan Times  

Who knew that the perfect antidote to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia might be a gym membership? A recent study led by Dr. Mikaela Bloomberg, University College London states that workouts have benefits that transcend beyond physical health. The study states that physical activity does not just give a post-workout buzz, instead helps in a sustained cognitive boost …

Daily walking or cycling can boost brain for next day, study finds
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Daily walking or cycling can boost brain for next day, study finds

The Independent  

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How Exercise Boosts Brain Function And Lowers Dementia Risk
4 months ago

How Exercise Boosts Brain Function And Lowers Dementia Risk

Huff Post  

Justin Lambert via Getty Images Movement of any kind is tied to faster cognitive-processing speed, according to a new study. During these check-ins, participants reported their recent physical activity and completed short cognitive assessments that measured their cognitive-processing speed and so-called working memory, the brain’s short-term storage. “ is one of the 10 factors that improve cognition and brain health …

Being aerobically fit in middle age may reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk, study says
4 months, 1 week ago

Being aerobically fit in middle age may reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk, study says

CNN  

CNN — Doing more aerobic exercise in middle age and old age may reduce the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found. “Our study underscores the critical role of cardiovascular fitness in reducing dementia risk, even for those genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s disease,” said Weili Xu, a professor in the Aging Research Center at Karolinska Institute in …

Being aerobically fit in middle age may reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk, study says
4 months, 1 week ago

Being aerobically fit in middle age may reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk, study says

CNN  

CNN — Doing more aerobic exercise in middle age and old age may reduce the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found. “Our study underscores the critical role of cardiovascular fitness in reducing dementia risk, even for those genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s disease,” said Weili Xu, a professor in the Aging Research Center at Karolinska Institute in …

Why brain aging can vary dramatically between people
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why brain aging can vary dramatically between people

CNN  

CNN — Researchers are uncovering deeper insights into how the human brain ages and what factors may be tied to healthier cognitive aging, including exercising, avoiding tobacco, speaking a second language or even playing a musical instrument. “We have found that things like keeping physically and mentally active and engaged, having few ‘vascular’ risk factors, speaking a second language, playing …

The impact regular exercise has on your brain and why
5 months ago

The impact regular exercise has on your brain and why

The Independent  

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Humans experience rapid ageing at 44 and 60 – here’s how to slow it down
7 months, 1 week ago

Humans experience rapid ageing at 44 and 60 – here’s how to slow it down

The Independent  

There are many signs you’re well and truly into midlife. “No foods can replace those lost hormones, but certain foods can help support hormone balance, such as cruciferous vegetables like sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and kale, which contain something called indole-3-carbinol, a plant chemical known to increase oestrogen metabolism.” Rice also says we need to eat fewer carbs as we …

How exercise is linked to brain health
1 year, 3 months ago

How exercise is linked to brain health

Live Mint  

Many studies have shown that exercise can lift our mood, improve sleep and reduce feelings of anxiety. The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, shows that being physically active is linked to increased size of brain areas important for memory and learning, a press statement published in iOS Press reveals. The researchers found that even moderate levels of …

World Brain Day 2023: Exercises to keep your brain active and avoid dementia
1 year, 8 months ago

World Brain Day 2023: Exercises to keep your brain active and avoid dementia

Hindustan Times  

Just like the body, your brain also requires workout to remain active and agile as one grows older. A good mental health can help one remain self-dependent even in old age when the body grows feeble. Regularly engaging in cognitive exercises and activities can help keep your brain active and perhaps lower your chances of developing dementia," says Dr Aditya …

Mediterranean diet may reduce brain age, study suggests (but you'll need to have plenty of walnuts!)
1 year, 9 months ago

Mediterranean diet may reduce brain age, study suggests (but you'll need to have plenty of walnuts!)

Daily Mail  

Researchers in Israel recruited 102 obese volunteers who were mostly men The Mediterranean diet is hailed by doctors and scientists for its menu of fruit, vegetables and wholegrains that has been shown to boost heart health. Israeli researchers, who recruited more than 100 obese people to follow the diet, found that for every one per cent drop in their body …

Six minutes of daily exercise can boost brain health, delay Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s, study says
2 years, 2 months ago

Six minutes of daily exercise can boost brain health, delay Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s, study says

The Independent  

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Alzheimer's disease could be delayed with six minutes of high-intensity exercise: Scientists revealed
2 years, 2 months ago

Alzheimer's disease could be delayed with six minutes of high-intensity exercise: Scientists revealed

Hindustan Times  

Six minutes of high-intensity exercise could extend the lifespan of a healthy brain and delay the onset of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Six minutes of high-intensity exercise could extend the lifespan of a healthy brain and delay the onset of neurodegenerative disorders The specialised protein named brain-derived neurotrophic factor promotes neuroplasticity and the survival of …

The SIX MINUTE daily exercise that might be enough to ward off Alzheimer’s
2 years, 2 months ago

The SIX MINUTE daily exercise that might be enough to ward off Alzheimer’s

Daily Mail  

Just six minutes of high-intensity exercise per day could help delay the onset of Alzheimer's, new research suggests. Results of the study, published in The Journal of Physiology, revealed brief but vigorous exercise was the most efficient way to increase BDNF, as it increased as much as five-fold compared to those who fasted or did light exercise This protein is …

Alzheimer’s disease: 5 daily habits that increase risk of dementia
2 years, 4 months ago

Alzheimer’s disease: 5 daily habits that increase risk of dementia

Hindustan Times  

Are you using it or losing it? A mind that doesn't 'exercise' can shrink which could lead to cognitive decline and also increase risk of Alzheimer's disease. Amyloid, a protein forms plaques around brain cells, while another protein tau could form tangles within brain cells. Dr. Mazhar Abbas Turabi, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Masina Hospital, Byculla, Mumbai tells HT Digital about harmful …

The very simple task which may keep dementia at bay
2 years, 7 months ago

The very simple task which may keep dementia at bay

The Telegraph  

Listening to the radio is better at warding off dementia than exercise, a new study suggests. The data included more than two million people and found that leisure activities were effective at protecting against the disease, lowering the risk by 17 per cent, but some hobbies were found to be better than others. Mental activity - which includes reading, writing, …

Even Simple Exercises May Help Ageing Brain, Study Hints
2 years, 7 months ago

Even Simple Exercises May Help Ageing Brain, Study Hints

News 18  

New research hints that even a simple exercise routine just might help older people with mild memory problems. Researchers recruited about 300 sedentary older adults with hard-to-spot memory changes called mild cognitive impairment or MCI — a condition that’s sometimes, but not always, a precursor to Alzheimer’s. But the results suggest “this is doable for everybody" — not just seniors …

Even simple exercise may help aging brain, study hints
2 years, 7 months ago

Even simple exercise may help aging brain, study hints

Associated Press  

New research hints that even a simple exercise routine just might help older Americans with mild memory problems. But the results suggest “this is doable for everybody” -- not just seniors healthy enough to work up a hard sweat, said Baker, who presented the data Tuesday at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. Previous research has found regular physical activity of …

Can exercise keep your brain young?
2 years, 8 months ago

Can exercise keep your brain young?

The Hindu  

The human brain reaches adult size by the age of 10; but its wiring and its abilities continue to change through a lifetime. Human studies in this area, however, are confounded by large differences between individuals — some “Super Agers” can even compete with much younger people in memory tests. Regular exercise and sensible dietary choices are key elements in …

Can physical activity help protect the brain as we age? Here's what study says
3 years ago

Can physical activity help protect the brain as we age? Here's what study says

Hindustan Times  

Researchers have found that physical activity can help protect cognitive abilities as we age. Can physical activity help protect the brain as we age? Here's what study says "This finding isn't saying, 'If you're older, you need to go out there and start running marathons,'" said Marissa Gogniat, lead author of the study and a recent doctoral graduate in psychology …

Exercise 'sweet spot' can reverse cognitive decline, study suggests
3 years, 3 months ago

Exercise 'sweet spot' can reverse cognitive decline, study suggests

Daily Mail  

An exercise 'sweet spot' found to reverse cognitive decline in mice could one day be used to help people living with dementia, a new study suggests. In experiments on ageing mice, Australian researchers found exercising for 35 days straight was the 'sweet spot' for reversing learning deficits in mice aged 24 months. Worldwide, around 55 million people have dementia conditions, …

Exercise training may prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease, says study
3 years, 9 months ago

Exercise training may prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease, says study

Hindustan Times  

A recent study shows a memory biomarker, myokine Cathepsin B, increased in older adults following a 26-week structured aerobic exercise training. Exercise training may prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease, says study The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Endocrinology, showed that the positive association between CTSB and cognition, and the substantial modulation of lipid metabolites implicated in dementia, …

Here's how aerobic exercise can benefit older adults with Alzheimer's dementia
4 years, 1 month ago

Here's how aerobic exercise can benefit older adults with Alzheimer's dementia

Hindustan Times  

Exercising regularly has many health benefits, but did you know aerobic exercise could also benefit older adults living with Alzheimer's dementia? Here's how aerobic exercise can benefit older adults with Alzheimer's dementia According to a new research, aerobic exercise may help in slowing memory loss for older adults living with Alzheimer's dementia. "Our primary finding indicates that a six-month aerobic …

Sitting long hours may not be bad for your brain as long as daily exercise goals met, says study
4 years, 5 months ago

Sitting long hours may not be bad for your brain as long as daily exercise goals met, says study

Firstpost  

A new study published in Psychology and Aging argues what we think about sitting and cognitive function may be wrong Leading a sedentary lifestyle is bad for your health and regular exercise is beneficial, these are facts that are very well known across the world in this day and age. Since this indicates that physical exercise or activity has a …

An Enzyme That Increases With Exercise Can Improve Memory In Mice, And Maybe People
4 years, 8 months ago

An Enzyme That Increases With Exercise Can Improve Memory In Mice, And Maybe People

NPR  

An Enzyme That Increases With Exercise Can Improve Memory In Mice, And Maybe People Enlarge this image toggle caption Owen Franken/Getty Images Owen Franken/Getty Images Scientists say they've identified an enzyme that could help explain how exercise can slow or even reverse some signs of aging in the brain. "Just because you have an old brain, it doesn't have to …

Exercise stops your brain from shrinking, researchers say
5 years, 2 months ago

Exercise stops your brain from shrinking, researchers say

Salon  

Cardio exercise, which includes activities like running, biking and jogging, is often thought of as crucial to heart health and weight loss. Indeed, a new study from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings associates cardiovascular exercise with better brain health — specifically, the brain’s gray matter and total brain volume, which are both brain regions …

Hyderabad: 2 hours of exercise in a week boosts memory
5 years, 11 months ago

Hyderabad: 2 hours of exercise in a week boosts memory

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Scientists have discovered the various benefits of 120 to 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, including that it helps improve the memory function of the brain. Dr Sudhindra Gupta, exercise neurophysiologist at KIMS Hospital, said, “A moderate regimen of exercise is found to boost the neurons which are able to connect to the brain better. The offshoot of …

A sweaty, 20-minute workout could give your memory a big boost, study finds
5 years, 11 months ago

A sweaty, 20-minute workout could give your memory a big boost, study finds

Firstpost  

Many people experienced a similar boost from a 20-min workout as from 3 months of training. A 20-minute activity like using a stationary bike can noticeably improve the thinking ability — producing the same effects on the brain as 3 months of regular exercise. The similarity between a single bout of exercise and months of training “suggests we don’t have …

Daily Movement — Even Household Chores — May Boost Brain Health In Elderly
6 years, 2 months ago

Daily Movement — Even Household Chores — May Boost Brain Health In Elderly

NPR  

Daily Movement — Even Household Chores — May Boost Brain Health In Elderly Enlarge this image toggle caption BSIP/UIG/Getty Images BSIP/UIG/Getty Images Want to reduce your risk of dementia in older age? But Buchman says the new findings suggest that physical activity may be protective, even amidst developing Alzheimer's. "It's almost as if the physical activity was helping the brain …

Keeping your brain fit, by a USA Memory Champion
6 years, 6 months ago

Keeping your brain fit, by a USA Memory Champion

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Nelson Dellis is author of “Remember It! : The Names of People You Meet, All of Your Passwords, Where You Left Your Keys, and Everything Else You Tend to Forget.” Story highlights Avoiding or limiting processed foods, sugars and carbs can aid mental clarity Exercise increases the size of the hippocampus, one of the primary brain regions for …

DOES EXERCISE PREVENT DEMENTIA?
7 years ago

DOES EXERCISE PREVENT DEMENTIA?

Daily Mail  

Aerobic exercise such as walking and running may halt dementia by preventing the brain from shrinking, research suggested in November 2017. Being active several times a week maintains the size of the region of the brain associated with memory, a study found. Lead author Joseph Firth from the Western Sydney University, said: 'When you exercise you produce a chemical called …

This is How to Exercise to Sharpen Your Mind
7 years, 6 months ago

This is How to Exercise to Sharpen Your Mind

Huff Post  

Emma Simpson / Unsplash I am a huge believer in the power of exercise — for the body, and even more importantly for the mind. In the book, author Anders Hansen, a physician and psychiatry specialist from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, cites the latest neuroscientific research to clearly show that exercise: Increases focus and concentration Boosts creativity Alleviates stress …

These preventive measures might help delay dementia or cognitive decline
7 years, 8 months ago

These preventive measures might help delay dementia or cognitive decline

Salon  

In a landmark report, scientists have endorsed three strategies for preventing dementia and cognitive decline associated with normal aging — being physically active, engaging in cognitive training and controlling high blood pressure. Once the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s are detected — notably amyloid beta plaques and tau tangles in the brain — some interventions might not be effective, said Dr. Ronald …

How brisk walking helps in slowing down Alzheimer’s Disease
7 years, 9 months ago

How brisk walking helps in slowing down Alzheimer’s Disease

India TV News  

If you want to slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease then engage yourself in brisk-walking or any other moderate-intensity work out, says a study. "While many people become discouraged about Alzheimer's disease because they feel there's little they can do to protect against it, these results suggest that engaging in moderate physical activity may slow down the progression of …

Taking a brisk walk may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease
7 years, 9 months ago

Taking a brisk walk may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease

Hindustan Times  

Taking a brisk walk or engaging in other moderate-intensity physical activities may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, says a study. Nearly 100 cognitively healthy late-middle-aged adults from the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention study group participated in this research published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. “While many people become discouraged about Alzheimer’s disease because they feel …

Why exercise is the best medicine for your brain
7 years, 10 months ago

Why exercise is the best medicine for your brain

LA Times  

Given time, any brain can succumb to dementia — memories fade, thoughts scatter, basic abilities wither on the vine. Nothing protects the brain quite like regular exercise, says Jennifer Heisz, a cognitive neuroscientist at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada. — Teresa Liu-Ambrose, director of the Aging, Mobility and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of British Columbia Heisz’s study found …

The single best type of exercise for your brain, according to scientists
7 years, 10 months ago

The single best type of exercise for your brain, according to scientists

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A wealth of recent research, including two new studies published this spring, suggests that any …

Exercise may help elderly to boost brain activity, memory
8 years, 2 months ago

Exercise may help elderly to boost brain activity, memory

India TV News  

If they maintain high levels of fitness through physical activity such as walking, jogging, swimming, or dancing, the older adults may boost their brain function and memory -- the hallmark impairments in Alzheimer's disease, researchers say. Older adults who exercised showed good cardiac fitness levels which improved their memory performance and increased brain activity patterns compared to their low fit …

Regular aerobic exercise may ward off memory loss in older adults, claims study
8 years, 5 months ago

Regular aerobic exercise may ward off memory loss in older adults, claims study

India TV News  

Older adults who engage in regular aerobic exercise could boost their memory, brain health, and physical fitness, according to a recent study. High levels of hypertension may increase the risk of developing vascular cognitive impairment -- the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer's disease, the researchers said. In vascular cognitive impairment, problems with memory and thinking skills result …

Moderate physical activity in old age may improve cognition, shows study
8 years, 6 months ago

Moderate physical activity in old age may improve cognition, shows study

India TV News  

Moderate physical activity in midlife like brisk walk may improve cognition in old age, according to a new research. "The study suggests that the beneficial influence of physical activity on the brain and cognition is not solely based on decreasing vascular risk factors," said researcher Paula Iso-Markku from the University of Helsinki in Finland. Instead, quite a moderate amount of …

Exercising four times a week could stop dementia
8 years, 8 months ago

Exercising four times a week could stop dementia

Daily Mail  

Exercising four times a week could reverse the early stages of dementia, according to the dramatic results of a new study. People with mild cognitive impairment – often the first stages of dementia – showed significant increase in brain size when they underwent a six-month exercise programme. People with mild cognitive impairment – often the first stages of dementia – …

Getting fit in middle age may help you protect memory in later years
8 years, 9 months ago

Getting fit in middle age may help you protect memory in later years

India TV News  

Melbourne:Regular exercise in middle age can help in protecting memory in later years, a new study has revealed. Recent research by University of Melbourne shows abnormalities in brain tissue begin several decades before the onset of cognitive decline, but little is known about the lifestyle factors that might slow the onset of decline in middle age. "There are few research …

Exercise in middle age key to preventing cognitive decline: Australian study
8 years, 9 months ago

Exercise in middle age key to preventing cognitive decline: Australian study

China Daily  

A landmark, 20-year study by Australian researchers has found that regular exercise in middle age can prevent cognitive decline later in life. Those participants who had normal blood pressure, good cholesterol and engaged in frequent physical activity demonstrated a much better ability to remember the words, the study found. Author of the research, which was published in the American Journal …

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