More evidence that exercise can have beneficial effects on cognitive performance
1 week, 2 days 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 - and moderate physical activity can be something like brisk walking, but it's still a lot of time spent being physically active. JONATHAN ROSAND: I do think that this study provides evidence in support of physical activity improving your brain performance, if you will, the next day.

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These Simple Tasks Can Cut Your Risk Of Dementia
1 week, 2 days ago

These Simple Tasks Can Cut Your Risk Of Dementia

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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. …

Daily walking or cycling can boost brain for next day, study finds
1 week, 6 days 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
3 weeks, 3 days 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The impact regular exercise has on your brain and why

The Independent  

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Weekend workouts as good as daily exercise for keeping your mind sharp, study finds
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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How exercise is linked to brain health
1 year 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 …

10 ways sitting for 10 hours daily is affecting your brain and raising risk of dementia
1 year, 2 months ago

10 ways sitting for 10 hours daily is affecting your brain and raising risk of dementia

Hindustan Times  

Long hours of sitting can put you at an increased risk of dementia compared to those who sit less, says a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal JAMA. So far, sedentary lifestyle has been associated with increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and even death, however this kind of behaviour can also cause cognitive decline, mood disorders, sleep …

World Brain Day 2023: Exercises to keep your brain active and avoid dementia
1 year, 5 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 …

Lack of sleep reduces cognitive benefits of physical activity: Study
1 year, 5 months ago

Lack of sleep reduces cognitive benefits of physical activity: Study

Hindustan Times  

According to a new study by UCL researchers, regular physical activity may protect against cognitive decline as one ages, but this protective impact may be lessened for people who do not receive enough sleep. Lack of sleep reduces cognitive benefits of physical activity: Study The study, published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity, looked at cognitive function over 10 years in …

How a sedentary lifestyle affects older adults
1 year, 5 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, …

Walking improves brain connectivity, memory in older adults: Study
1 year, 6 months ago

Walking improves brain connectivity, memory in older adults: Study

Hindustan Times  

A new research from the University of Maryland School of Public Health shows that walking increases connections within and between three brain networks, including one linked to Alzheimer's disease, adding to the increasing body of data that exercise benefits brain health. Walking improves brain connectivity, memory in older adults: Study Published this month in the Journal for Alzheimer's Disease Reports, …

5 Healthy Lifestyle Habits to Boost Memory Power
1 year, 11 months ago

5 Healthy Lifestyle Habits to Boost Memory Power

News 18  

The memory power is dependent on your brain’s health and vitality. You can use the natural power of neuroplasticity to boost your cognitive abilities, learn new information faster and improve your memory at any age. Here are 5 healthy lifestyle habits that can help you boost your brain memory and improve your cognitive abilities: • Practice mindfulness Set aside time …

The very simple task which may keep dementia at bay
2 years, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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. …

Can exercise keep your brain young?
2 years, 5 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
2 years, 9 months 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 training may prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease, says study
3 years, 6 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, …

Occupational physical activity not same as work out, can increase risk of dementia by 55%, says study
4 years, 1 month 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 …

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