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12/28/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Study shows exercise boosts brain size, protects against aging

We all know how valuable exercise is to a healthy lifestyle. The benefits of exercise are wide-reaching and include reducing your risk of many different diseases, including diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Engaging in regular physical activity can help you lose weight, lower your blood pressure, help fight depression and boost your self confidence. These […]

10/13/2016 / By D. Samuelson

4 no-brainer ways to prevent dementia

When brain cells are damaged, dementia can result. This damage can cascade, causing an impairment when neural cells attempt to communicate with each other. Memory loss is just one symptom of dementia; others include difficulties with language and communication, visual perception, attention problems and troubles with focus, reason and judgment. Alz.com reports that although “Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60 – 80% of [dementia] […]

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