Midlife fitness linked to lower risk of getting Alzheimer’s

Midlife fitness linked to lower risk of getting Alzheimer’s

Adults who stay physically fit in their 40s and 50s not only get a healthier heart, they could also reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias as they get older. This is according to a recent study by The Cooper Institute in collaboration with UT Southwestern Medical Center and Cooper Clinic, published in Annals of Internal Medicine. “We’ve known that exercise is beneficial to brain health in the short-term,” Dr. Laura DeFina of…

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Alzheimer’s can be slowed by walking

Alzheimer’s can be slowed by walking

The Radiological Society of North America released the results of a study indicating walking may slow mental decline in adults with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as healthy individuals.

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