Exercise has been linked to longevity. Studies have found that exercise reduces rates of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lowers blood pressure. Exercise also improves our mood and can reduce depression. There is a scientific reason for this. When our muscles are used, they release chemicals into the bloodstream, including proteins called myokines. Myokines have…
READ MORELifestyle choices slow the rate of cognitive decline and reduce the likelihood of developing dementia. The more positive lifestyle choices you make, the lower the risk for developing dementia and experiencing cognitive decline in general. In a study that included 29,000 adults over the age of 60, memory function was evaluated over a period of…
READ MOREYoung blood may hold a key to rejuvenating the brains of elderly people. Tony Wyss-Coray, PhD at Stanford University, has been studying aging in mice. In this research, the blood of young mice was shared with older mice. The older mice then began to exhibit signs of rejuvenation, including an increase in neurons, increased neuronal…
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Regular exercise greatly benefits individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. A recent study examined the effects of aerobic exercise on people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The study included sedentary people aged 30 to 75 who were experiencing mild PD symptoms. The group was split into two: 1) the first group performed stretching and relaxation exercises, and 2)…
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