Posts Tagged ‘physical activity’
Regular exercise may slow decline in those at risk of Alzheimer’s
Moderate exercise is not only good for memory as people age, but it also appears to help prevent the development of physical signs of Alzheimer’s in those at risk for the disease. …
Read Full ArticleSocially active 60-year-olds face lower dementia risk
Being more socially active in your 50s and 60s predicts a lower risk of developing dementia later on …
Read Full ArticleLeading oncologists and nutritionists pinpoint areas to catalyze nutrition-based cancer prevention
An international collaboration has identified key areas that are central to uncovering the complex relationship between nutrition and cancer. …
Read Full ArticleExercise offers protection against Alzheimer’s
Higher levels of daily physical activity may protect against the cognitive decline and neurodegeneration from Alzheimer’s disease (AD) that alters the lives of many older people, …
Read Full ArticleHealthy lifestyle may offset genetic risk of dementia
Living a healthy lifestyle may help offset a person’s genetic risk of dementia, according to new research. …
Read Full ArticleFaster walkers more likely to live longer
People who report that they have a slower walking pace have a lower life expectancy than fast walkers, according to a new study …
Read Full ArticleFitness may affect risk of lung, colorectal cancer and survival likelihood after diagnosis
In a recent study, adults who were the most fit had the lowest risk of developing lung and colorectal cancer. …
Read Full ArticleTraining for first-time marathon ‘reverses’ aging of blood vessels
Training for and completing a first-time marathon “reverses” aging of major blood vessels, according to research presented today at EuroCMR 2019, …
Read Full ArticleNumber of women who aren’t physically active enough is high and growing
Researchers say that more than half of women with established cardiovascular disease do not do enough physical activity and those numbers have grown over the last decade. …
Read Full ArticlePhysical activity may offset mortality risk caused by too much sitting
For less active adults, the amount of time spent sitting may be associated with an increased risk of death; however, increasing physical activity to recommended levels may eliminate this association in some, …
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