How High Blood Pressure Causes Problems in the Brain
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Being Patient
| June 28th, 2018
We know high blood pressure is not good for the heart. But recent research has shown that high blood pressure is not only bad…
How Much Exercise Do You Need to Improve Your Thinking?
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Being Patient
| June 4th, 2018
Exercise is as good for the mind as it is for the body—considering the overwhelming evidence that keeping active keeps blood flowing to the…
For Those With a Dementia Diagnosis, Vigorous Exercise Does Not Halt Disease, Study Finds
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By Emily Woodruff
| May 17th, 2018
Moderate to intense exercise does not halt or ease the symptoms of dementia in people who have already been diagnosed with the disease, according…
Too Much Sitting Could Affect Your Memory
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Being Patient
| April 16th, 2018
We know that a sedentary lifestyle isn’t good for your health. Studies on inactivity have led to headlines like “Sitting Can Kill You,” and…
More Evidence Exercise Benefits Brain, Especially For Women
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Being Patient
| March 14th, 2018
Researchers found that middle-aged women with greater cardiovascular fitness have a lower risk of developing dementia, compared to those with lower fitness. Alzheimer’s still…
Exercise Actually Slows Down the Aging Process
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Being Patient
| March 8th, 2018
If the fountain of youth does exist, it’s at the end of a cycling path, a 2018 study suggests. A lifetime of vigorous exercise—cycling,…
To Delay Alzheimer’s, Researchers Recommend This Type of Exercise
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Being Patient
| February 26th, 2018
It’s easy to get lost in the advice for preventing Alzheimer’s: The research on prevention measures like brain games, alcohol intake and diet seems…
Running Helps Protect the Brain’s Memory Center
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Being Patient
| February 20th, 2018
The phrase “jog your memory” takes on new meaning in light of research that shows the simple act of running can help improve memory…
Poor Fitness Linked to Weaker Brains
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Being Patient
| February 16th, 2018
Exercise is good for you—that’s a no brainer. But scientists are finding increasing evidence it’s crucial for a healthy brain. A new study that…
Doctors Say Exercise Is the Best Medicine for Cognitive Impairment
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Being Patient
| January 2nd, 2018
Thinking about adding exercise to your routine as your New Year’s resolution? For some adults with mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, sticking to that…
Heart Attack Survivors Have Significantly Increased Risk of Dementia
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Being Patient
| November 14th, 2017
We know that stroke is associated with an extreme increase in dementia risk. But now, heart attacks have been found to increase risk, too—even…
Training Your Brain to Prevent Dementia: What Works and What Doesn’t
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Being Patient
| August 21st, 2017
Cognitive decline actually starts in our 30s, though we don’t notice the symptoms for several years. Keeping your brain active and preventing dementia isn’t…