The good news keeps coming about exercise lowering the risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The latest study reports benefits from doing more aerobic exercise in middle age and old age. It was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. “Our study underscores the critical role of cardiovascular fitness in reducing dementia risk,
Let’s celebrate 2024 and look ahead to next year with two dozen interesting tidbits about taking care of yourself, plus one to grow on in 2025. And remember, you don’t have to wait for the new year to come in and get moving with Fitting Fitness In! The sooner the better. Regular exercise extends life
Throughout your life, you’ve probably had a period where you felt like everything was in balance. You were healthy. Your relationships were strong. Your career was going well… If you’re like most people, you’ve also had those moments when you felt unbalanced – like something wasn’t right, and it was dragging you down in other
Did you know physical exercise protects not only your body – but your brain, too? It’s true! Here’s how: Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, so it gets oxygen and nutrients needed for proper function – like memory, focus, and processing. It stimulates the release of dopamine and serotonin, which are needed to regulate mood and
You already know that a diet heavy in ultra-processed food is bad for you. Now, here’s one more reason to avoid these junk foods — like packaged desserts, snacks, meats and more that often come jacked up with sugar, preservatives, corn syrup and chemical additives. They are linked to an increased risk of developing type
Exercise boosts creative thinking of all kinds. Want proof? Michael, a corporate attorney, solves his complicated work problems while swimming. Todd, who manages PR for a large communications firm, likes to have one-on-one meetings with his direct reports at the company gym. And Lyndsey, a photographer, cleared her head to open her own business while
You probably know that yoga is good for your mood and body. Now, research says it’s also good for your brain health, protecting against cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers say that the four components of yoga – breathing, physical relaxation, postures, and meditation – lower stress and inflammation linked to poor brain health. It
You already know that exercise is good for your body. You might also know that it helps your brain, as well. But now, new research in the journal JAMA Neurology shows that living a healthy lifestyle protects the brain from cognitive decline even if it already shows signs of Alzheimer’s hallmarks or other brain pathologies
If you’re among the statistically few older adults who exercise regularly, congratulations! Keep it up. But remember how important it is to get enough sleep, as well, in order to gain the most health benefits from your physical activity. That’s the message in a new study from Britain funded by both the UK and US
Exercise boosts creative thinking of all kinds. Want proof? Michael, a corporate attorney, solves his complicated work problems while swimming. Todd, who manages PR for a large communications firm, likes to have one-on-one meetings with his direct reports at the company gym. And Lyndsey, a photographer, cleared her head to open her own business