How overweight children who do not do enough exercise could have a higher dementia risk
2 months, 1 week ago

How overweight children who do not do enough exercise could have a higher dementia risk

Daily Mail  

Overweight children who do not do enough exercise could be increasing their risk of dementia in later life. The results suggest children’s brains may develop differently if they do not exercise enough and are overweight. Overweight children who do not exercise enough may increase their risk of dementia later in life Research suggests children’s brains may develop differently if they do not exercise, potentially setting the stage for them to be at more risk of dementia when they grow older Holly Haines, lead author of the study published in the journal eBioMedicine, said: ‘Dementia is seen as a disease which affects older people, and people think the “critical window” for avoiding it by living healthily is in middle age. ‘There is a growing awareness that our lifestyle through our whole lives, from a young age, affects what happens to us in later life, and that it is never too early to think about being healthier.’ Those studied took part in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, a long-term health study of families from in and around Bristol that began in 1991.

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Study Reveals How Much Exercise Older Adults Need Each Week To Live Longer
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

These Simple Tasks Can Cut Your Risk Of Dementia
3 months, 1 week 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. …

Worried about dementia? Study says improve heart and lung health; here’s why
3 months, 2 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 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 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
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The impact regular exercise has on your brain and why

The Independent  

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Body fat stored in belly or arms may increase Alzheimer’s risk – study
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Body fat stored in belly or arms may increase Alzheimer’s risk – study

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. Read our privacy policy Carrying a lot of fat in the arms or belly may …

Healthy childhood diet keeps dementia away, scientists say
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Healthy childhood diet keeps dementia away, scientists say

The Independent  

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Is obesity raising your risk of dementia?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Is obesity raising your risk of dementia?

Firstpost  

Obesity damages the tiny vessels supplying blood to the brain, and is a major cause of high blood pressure, diabetes and chronic inflammation, all of which have been repeatedly linked to dementia risk Although there was a clear association between higher levels of obesity and lower cognitive skills in midlife, this probably wasn’t because one was causing the other. And …

6 Seemingly Harmless Habits That May Increase Your Risk Of Dementia
1 year, 2 months ago

6 Seemingly Harmless Habits That May Increase Your Risk Of Dementia

Huff Post  

LaylaBird via Getty Images These lifestyle factors could be messing with your cognitive function. “Dementia is a group of conditions characterized by impairment of at least two brain functions, such as judgment and memory loss,” explained Blair Steel, a psychologist at Carrara Treatment, Wellness & Spa. Steel said “being inactive does a number on the brain.” Just like other muscles, …

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 sedentary lifestyle is linked to dementia
1 year, 6 months ago

How sedentary lifestyle is linked to dementia

Live Mint  

A sedentary lifestyle has been linked to high blood pressure, cognitive decline, obesity, and heart disease. The dementia risk significantly increased among adults aged 60 and above who spent over 10 hours a day engaging in sedentary behaviours such as sitting, the press statement by USC revealed. Published in JAMA, the findings showed that individual sedentary periods didn’t matter as …

How lean muscle mass could reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease
1 year, 8 months ago

How lean muscle mass could reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Live Mint  

Exercise has been linked to improving some symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, while lack of physical activity is shown to be a risk by previous research. Now, a new study shows that lean muscle mass contributes to preventing the disease onset. According to a new study published in BMJ Medicine, high levels of lean muscle could help protect people from Alzheimer's …

Increased lean muscle mass protects against Alzheimer's disease: Study
1 year, 8 months ago

Increased lean muscle mass protects against Alzheimer's disease: Study

Hindustan Times  

Researchers found high levels of lean muscle may protect against Alzheimer's disease. Increased lean muscle mass protects against Alzheimer's disease: Study This research was published in BMJ Medicine. Some 584 genetic variants were associated with lean muscle mass; none was located in the APOE gene region that is associated with vulnerability to Alzheimer's disease. On average, higher lean muscle mass …

Study reveals association between BMI, risk of dementia
2 years, 3 months ago

Study reveals association between BMI, risk of dementia

Hindustan Times  

By 2050, there are projected to be more than 150 million instances of dementia worldwide, a sharp increase from the 50 million cases that exist today. Researchers have found that different patterns of BMI changes over one's life course may be an indicator of a person's risk for dementia. Now, researchers from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine …

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 …

These Simple Tasks Can Cut Your Risk Of Dementia
2 years, 7 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, 7 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 …

How physical and mental activities can prevent dementia
2 years, 8 months ago

How physical and mental activities can prevent dementia

Live Mint  

Studies have demonstrated that engaging in both physical and mental activities can prevent dementia and maintain cognitive function. The study examined the impact of physical and mental activities on cognitive reserve in the domains of thinking speed and memory, such as reading, attending classes, playing cards, or playing games. Cognitive reserve is the protective mechanism that keeps people's mental faculties …

Physical inactivity and midlife obesity are both tied to increased risk of developing Alzheimer's
2 years, 10 months ago

Physical inactivity and midlife obesity are both tied to increased risk of developing Alzheimer's

Daily Mail  

America's obesity problem may translate into larger issues down the line, as a new study finds that being overweight and living a sedentary lifestyle can put someone at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles and UC San Francisco found that a person who suffers from midlife obesity is at an 18 percent …

Lack of exercise and poor nutrition could directly increase risk of diseases like dementia, study shows
3 years, 7 months ago

Lack of exercise and poor nutrition could directly increase risk of diseases like dementia, study shows

The Independent  

An unhealthy lifestyle can increase the risk of diseases such as dementia by slowing the rate by which new brain cells are produced, according to a new study. Both poor diet and lack of exercise can influence the risk of cognitive decline and dementia by potentially influencing hippocampal neurogenesis long before the onset of the diseases, researchers found at the …

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 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, 4 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 …

How Obesity Can Negatively Affect Your Brain Function
4 years, 7 months ago

How Obesity Can Negatively Affect Your Brain Function

News 18  

Obesity has several bad effects on your health. The study suggests that obesity may be targeted to improve brain function and to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s. A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience indicated that obesity negatively affects the area of the brain that gives you the pleasurable feeling when eating foods that you like. It is suggested …

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 …

Dementia rates could fall 40% if people live healthier lives
4 years, 7 months ago

Dementia rates could fall 40% if people live healthier lives

Daily Mail  

Hundreds of thousands of people could ward off dementia by adopting a healthy lifestyle, a major study has found. Responsible for 7 per cent of cases MIDDLE AGE Hearing loss – now proven to be linked to dementia. OLD AGE Smoking – tobacco use increases individual dementia risk by 60 per cent. Increases dementia risk by 60 per cent and …

Higher BMI in early adulthood linked to increased dementia risk, new study suggests
4 years, 7 months ago

Higher BMI in early adulthood linked to increased dementia risk, new study suggests

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Compared with women who had a normal BMI, those who were overweight had a …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Dementia risks: Mediterranean diet and exercise can help stave off condition, WHO says
5 years, 10 months ago

Dementia risks: Mediterranean diet and exercise can help stave off condition, WHO says

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. After a major review of current evidence on the impact of lifestyle on dementia, the …

No link between diet and dementia? Not so fast
6 years ago

No link between diet and dementia? Not so fast

CNN  

CNN — When it comes to diet and dementia, the research can seem like a mixed bag. “Getting a high score on this scale … doesn’t necessarily mean to me that a person followed a brain-healthy diet,” said neurologist Dr. Richard Isaacson, director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian. Study author Tasnime Akbaraly wrote in …

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, 5 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 …

People who are 'skinny fat' may be at a higher risk of dementia
6 years, 8 months ago

People who are 'skinny fat' may be at a higher risk of dementia

Daily Mail  

People who are 'skinny fat' may be at a higher risk of dementia, new research suggests. Known as sarcopenic obesity, having a slender look but a high percentage body fat is associated with reduced memory, self control and orientation skills, a US study found. People who are 'skinny fat' may be at a higher risk of dementia, new research suggests …

Skinny fat may predict dementia, Alzheimer's risk, says study
6 years, 8 months ago

Skinny fat may predict dementia, Alzheimer's risk, says study

India TV News  

Skinny fat, the combination of low muscle mass and strength in the context of high-fat mass in older adults may predict the risk of dementia and Alzheimer, according to a new study. The results, published in the journal Clinical Interventions in Aging, demonstrated that sarcopenic obesity or being "skinny fat" was associated with the lowest performance on global cognition, followed …

After the surprising results of research into dementia this week, it's clear we need to assess our priorities
6 years, 10 months ago

After the surprising results of research into dementia this week, it's clear we need to assess our priorities

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It’s life-changing, and not just for …

DOES EXERCISE PREVENT DEMENTIA?
6 years, 11 months 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 …

Not enough evidence on link between diet and lower risk...
7 years ago

Not enough evidence on link between diet and lower risk...

Daily Mail  

There is insufficient evidence that a healthy diet protects against dementia, health officials have declared in a new report. Eating a healthy diet can help people to achieve lifestyle factors linked to a lower risk of dementia such as maintaining a healthy weight and blood pressure. NHS advice to reduce the risk of dementia is to eat a healthy diet, …

Lifestyle changes can cut dementia risks in 50 and 60-year-olds
7 years, 10 months ago

Lifestyle changes can cut dementia risks in 50 and 60-year-olds

Dutch News  

People in their 50s and 60s with an unhealthy lifestyle can still halve their risk of developing dementia by cutting out bad habits, using their brains more and taking more exercise, according to researchers at Maastricht University and Utrecht’s teaching hospital. The impact of lifestyle changes still has an impact on the dementia risks of people in their 70s but …

Lifestyle changes can cut dementia risks in 50 and 60-year-olds
7 years, 10 months ago

Lifestyle changes can cut dementia risks in 50 and 60-year-olds

Dutch News  

People in their 50s and 60s with an unhealthy lifestyle can still halve their risk of developing dementia by cutting out bad habits, using their brains more and taking more exercise, according to researchers at Maastricht University and Utrecht’s teaching hospital. The impact of lifestyle changes still has an impact on the dementia risks of people in their 70s but …

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 …

Lifting weights could make you more intelligent, study suggests
8 years, 4 months ago

Lifting weights could make you more intelligent, study suggests

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. Read our privacy policy Regularly lifting weights could make you more intelligent, a new study …

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