America’s senior population is currently living through an epidemic of loneliness—a problem that researchers first began to observe during the second half of the 20th century. Ac...
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The majority of our bodies' repair activity occurs while we sleep. If we do not engage in this crucial area, we will age more quickly and perform worse in almost every part of our lives.
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Would everyone be better off going back to flip phones and landlines?In a university release, study leader Dr. Julia Brailovskaia says, "The smartphone is both a blessing and a curse."
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With little advancement in the ability for drugs to treat dementia, many people are left asking:
What can I do to help prevent or delay the onset of cognitive decline and dementia?
What can I do to maintain healthy living as I grow older?
Seniors who took up short bursts of activity, experienced and displayed an improvement up to 30% in memory tasks. High ...
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Different exercise programs pursue different fitness goals: balance and coordination, flexibility, endurance, and strength. Examples of Parkinson’s-related exercise programs include: Resistance training. A...
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Physical activity and fitness reflect on brain structure in cognitive decline. Especially brain regions which are affected by neurodegeneration seem to be responsive to exercise and fitness. Exercise to Prevent Disease
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Just 10 minutes of light physical activity is enough to boost brain connectivity and help the brain to distinguish between similar memories, a new study suggests. Read more
Effect of exercise on brain health With aging, however, proteins called brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels fall. The decline is considered one reason brain function deteriorates in the elderly. Certain types of exercise, namely, ...
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