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08/11/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Exercise preserves brain cells and prevents memory loss

Exercise has been known to be essential for overall health. In a study carried out by researchers at the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland, the benefits of exercise on brain health have been emphasized. Researchers found that exercise can help preserve brain cells and prevent loss of memory, cognitive problems, and general problems in memory. For […]

08/07/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Natural ways to boost BDNF levels, a protein that encourages the growth of new brain cells

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) encourages the growth of new brain cells while also helping to preserve existing cells. There are many natural ways to raise the levels of this important protein, an article in Be Brain Fit stated. First, avoid factors that lower BDNF levels. Some of these, such as brain-related mental conditions, stress, or age, are […]

04/24/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Healthy elderly brains DO grow new cells — just as many as young adult brains, according to new research

Many older people don’t seem as mentally sharp as young people, and it’s long been believed that brains stop making new cells as they age. Some research has even indicated that adults do not grow new neurons. Now, a new study in the journal Cell Stem Cell casts these ideas in serious doubt as researchers […]

04/09/2018 / By Janine Acero

Another reason to work out: Women who are physically fit in middle age reduce risk of dementia by 90%

Physical exercise takes hard work, but the results are worth it. Not only will it give you a fit physique, but it also helps prevent many health issues, including dementia. Now a recent study published in the medical journal Neurology focused on how physical fitness may protect middle-aged women against cognitive decline. The study, spearheaded by Helena Hörder, […]

12/27/2017 / By David Williams

Exercise for the brain: 3D video games are a good mental workout for older adults wanting to stay cognitively limber

Playing video games might be considered by some as merely a fun, time-wasting activity to be done at one’s leisure, but there is a growing body of evidence that shows it can improve a person’s overall mental health and well-being. There have been numerous studies that looked into the effects of playing video games on […]

10/17/2017 / By Janine Acero

Fighting Alzheimer’s: Neurologists come up with a plan to reduce risk and even reverse symptoms

Neurologists Dr. Dean Sherzai and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai spearhead the cutting-edge research into reducing and even reversing the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in the prestigious Memory and Ageing Centre at Loma Linda University in California. The husband-and-wife tandem have dedicated their careers to finding a cure for the devastating disease, having worked at some of […]

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