Weekend workouts as good as daily exercise for keeping your mind sharp, study finds
5 months ago

Weekend workouts as good as daily exercise for keeping your mind sharp, study finds

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This study is important because it suggests that even busy people can gain cognitive health benefits from taking part in one or two sessions of sport and exercise per week.” Researchers found that the risk of mild dementia was reduced by an average of 15 per cent in the “weekend warriors” who exercised once or twice per week and by 10 per cent in the “regularly active” who exercised more often. “We found that the weekend warrior physical activity pattern and the regularly active physical activity pattern were associated with similar reductions in mild dementia risks after adjustment for confounders,” they said. “To the best of our knowledge, this is the first prospective cohort study to show that the weekend warrior physical activity pattern is associated with reduced risk of mild dementia.” Researchers, including from Colombia, Chile and Glasgow, examined two sets of survey data from the Mexico City Prospective Study for the research. Last month, a study of nearly 90,000 people enrolled in the UK Biobank project found that “weekend warriors” who fit a week’s worth of exercise into one or two days had a lower risk of developing more than 200 diseases compared with inactive people.

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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 …

These Simple Tasks Can Cut Your Risk Of Dementia
3 months, 2 weeks ago

These Simple Tasks Can Cut Your Risk Of Dementia

Huff Post  

MoMo Productions via Getty Images The simple task of doing chores is now linked with a reduction in the risk of developing dementia. A large UK-based study published in the American Academy of Neurology’s medical journal found that physical and mental activities ― such as doing household chores, exercising or visiting loved ones may help lower the risk of dementia. …

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, 3 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 …

How does exercise improve memory?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

How does exercise improve memory?

The Independent  

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Worried about dementia? Study says improve heart and lung health; here’s why
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Worried about dementia? Study says improve heart and lung health; here’s why

Hindustan Times  

The way our body handles workouts, might not just contribute to physical strength, but also act as mental insurance. The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, states that people with higher cardiorespiratory fitness perform better in cognitive tests. Higher cardiorespiratory fitness can prevent cognitive decline in the later years. It was observed that people with higher cardiorespiratory …

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 …

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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Weekend Warriors and Regular Exercisers: Both Have Similar Risk of Mild Dementia, Study Suggests
5 months ago

Weekend Warriors and Regular Exercisers: Both Have Similar Risk of Mild Dementia, Study Suggests

CNN  

Weekend warriors have the same risk of mild dementia as more frequent exercisers, a new study has found. Researchers examined two sets of survey data from the Mexico City Prospective Study, a longitudinal study that followed the health of thousands of people in the Mexican capital over many years. The initial survey took place between 1998 and 2004, and the …

Weekend warriors have the same risk of mild dementia as more frequent exercisers, study suggests
5 months ago

Weekend warriors have the same risk of mild dementia as more frequent exercisers, study suggests

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. In the second survey, respondents’ cognitive function was assessed using the Mini Mental State Examination, which, according to the study, is “probably the most widely used tool to screen for cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults.” Similar results for men and women The researchers found that the weekend exercisers were …

Why only exercising at the weekend could actually be good for you
6 months ago

Why only exercising at the weekend could actually be good for you

The Telegraph  

The NHS guidelines recommend 150 minutes of moderate exercise, such as brisk walking or riding a bike, or 75 minutes of vigorous activity, such as running or hill-cycling, per week. The team said that compared to no exercise, cramming workouts into one to two days or being active throughout the week were associated with “substantially lower risks of over 200 …

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 …

How a sedentary lifestyle affects older adults
1 year, 8 months ago

How a sedentary lifestyle affects older adults

Live Mint  

Physical activity has been linked to reducing the risk of diseases and improving chronic pain by previous research. A new study reiterates this and shows that a lack of physical activity among older adults is linked to lower quality of life The new study, led by Cambridge University researchers, shows that an increase in sedentary time, such as watching TV, …

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 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 …

These Simple Tasks Can Cut Your Risk Of Dementia
2 years, 8 months ago

These Simple Tasks Can Cut Your Risk Of Dementia

Huff Post  

MoMo Productions via Getty Images The simple task of doing chores is now linked with a reduction in the risk of developing dementia. A large UK-based study published in the American Academy of Neurology’s medical journal found that physical and mental activities ― such as doing household chores, exercising or visiting loved ones may help lower the risk of dementia. …

Lifestyle Alterations To Prevent Dementia
2 years, 8 months ago

Lifestyle Alterations To Prevent Dementia

News 18  

Dementia is a syndrome that causes loss in cognitive function. Typically chronic or progressive in character, this mental illness impairs the memory, reasoning, and social skills of a person and significantly interferes with day-to-day functioning. Aim for a healthy weight and be physically active:Engaging in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week can help you maintain a healthy …

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 …

Occupational physical activity not same as work out, can increase risk of dementia by 55%, says study
4 years, 5 months ago

Occupational physical activity not same as work out, can increase risk of dementia by 55%, says study

Firstpost  

It was found that participants with high occupational physical activity levels had a dementia incidence rate of 1.48, which was significantly higher than in people who engaged only in leisure-time physical activity at home or at the gym Physical activity is not just beneficial but compulsory for good health. Different types of physical activities What many people fail to account …

Dementia risk falls for millions as chance of developing the disease is now 13% lower than 2010
4 years, 7 months ago

Dementia risk falls for millions as chance of developing the disease is now 13% lower than 2010

Daily Mail  

Dementia rates among men are falling three times quicker than they are in women, according to a major study. In men, rates have plummeted by a huge 24 per cent, while for women it has been a more gradual decline Dementia rates across the United States have fallen over the past 25 years, with the risk of developing the disease …

Aerobics may protect against Alzheimer's disease
5 years, 1 month ago

Aerobics may protect against Alzheimer's disease

India TV News  

Researchers have found that regular aerobic exercise not only improves physical health but also improves cognitive functioning, which might protect against Alzheimer's disease. They underwent a battery of assessments, including cardiorespiratory fitness testing, measurement of daily physical activity, brain glucose metabolism imaging, and cognitive function tests. Compared to the participants maintaining their usual level of physical activity, individuals assigned to …

Alzheimer's Day: Carriers of risky gene show brain changes in its 20s but we don't need to worry
5 years, 6 months ago

Alzheimer's Day: Carriers of risky gene show brain changes in its 20s but we don't need to worry

Firstpost  

Research has shown that some individuals carry variants of genes that risk them developing Alzheimer’s in life. Here’s why: Genetic research has revealed that some individuals carry variants of specific genes that confer an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in later life. While brain structure and function were significantly different between the risk groups on average, it is very …

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 …

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 …

Daily exercise can help people with rare Alzheimer's disease, says a study
6 years, 6 months ago

Daily exercise can help people with rare Alzheimer's disease, says a study

India TV News  

Exercise may delay cognitive decline in people with rare Alzheimer's disease, suggests a study. For individuals carrying a genetic mutation that causes AD, engaging in at least 2.5 hours of physical activity per week may have beneficial effects on markers of Alzheimer's disease brain changes and may delay cognitive decline. According to the authors, these results support the benefit of …

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 …

Dementia study ties your risk to your fitness level
7 years ago

Dementia study ties your risk to your fitness level

CNN  

Story highlights A study suggests that high stamina, compared with medium, can decrease dementia risk by 88% Fitness in midlife, not just old age, can protect your brain health, one expert says CNN — Your stamina – or the time it takes for you to reach peak exhaustion during exercise – can be tied to your dementia risk, and a …

Exercise is good medicine for boosting memory and thinking skills, new guidelines say
7 years, 3 months ago

Exercise is good medicine for boosting memory and thinking skills, new guidelines say

LA Times  

Exercising twice a week may help people with mild cognitive impairment, according to new advice from the American Academy of Neurology. The experts on brain health are out with new guidelines that say exercising twice a week may help preserve memory and thinking skills in people with mild cognitive impairment. What’s more, “exercise also has general health benefits and generally …

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 …

Exercise on weekends may also significantly reduce death risk: Study
8 years, 2 months ago

Exercise on weekends may also significantly reduce death risk: Study

China Daily  

Getting into sweat-breaking exercise only on the weekends, known as "weekend warrior" physical activity patterns, may also be enough to reduce risks for death significantly, a new study said Monday. The study, published online by the U.S. journal JAMA Internal Medicine, showed that compared with inactive adults, weekend warriors who performed the usually recommended amount of 150 minutes of moderate …

Exercise on weekends may also significantly reduce death risk: Study
8 years, 2 months ago

Exercise on weekends may also significantly reduce death risk: Study

China Daily  

Getting into sweat-breaking exercise only on the weekends, known as "weekend warrior" physical activity patterns, may also be enough to reduce risks for death significantly, a new study said Monday. The study, published online by the U.S. journal JAMA Internal Medicine, showed that compared with inactive adults, weekend warriors who performed the usually recommended amount of 150 minutes of moderate …

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 …

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 – …

Exercise may slow mental decline for older people
9 years ago

Exercise may slow mental decline for older people

CNN  

Story highlights A new study found that older people who get more physical activity might experience a slower rate of mental decline The difference in rate of mental decline was equivalent to 10 years of aging The study emphasizes the importance of physical activity in older people CNN — Mentally, we all slow down a little bit as we age. …

How diet, exercise and social activity can delay dementia
10 years ago

How diet, exercise and social activity can delay dementia

Daily Mail  

A healthy lifestyle can preserve the brainpower of those at risk of dementia, according to a landmark study. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, brain training and social activities were found to help stave off mental decline. Regular exercise, a healthy diet and brain training s were found to help stave off mental decline It found those at risk of dementia …

Exercise most effective lifestyle choice for preventing dementia, researchers say
11 years, 3 months ago

Exercise most effective lifestyle choice for preventing dementia, researchers say

The Independent  

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Regular exercise might help slow down progression of dementia, says study
11 years, 3 months ago

Regular exercise might help slow down progression of dementia, says study

Raw Story  

Physical activity may improve memory, attention and general cognitive function among the growing number of people with dementia, according to new research in a leading medical journal. The findings, published on Wednesday in the Cochrane Library, are among the first to suggest that regular exercise – which previous studies have said can help prevent dementia – can also bring some …

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