Exercise Helps Slow Down Memory Decline
October 19, 2016
Originally published in Time Magazine. A simple walking regimen can slow memory decline in people who already have cognitive problems, a new study suggests One of the most feared diseases among Americans is Alzheimer’s, according to surveys. It’s also one of the most mysterious. Despite some promising developments in drugs that may one day treat or slow the development of the disease, there’s not yet a sound way to successfully treat it. One active area of research into dementia, however, doesn’t involve drugs at all—it involves exercise. In a small new study published in the journal Neurology, a walking program was shown to help elderly people who have early cognitive … Read more
Category: Healthy Cognitive Aging, Adding Quality to Later Life Years, News
A walk a day keeps your memory from going away
July 12, 2016
Originally published in The Globe and Mail Hearing about the benefits of exercise can get old. Sure, physical activity is good for the bones, brain and heart – and may even help ward off cancer. But it’s tough to stay motivated if you’re too busy, hate gyms or have a bum knee. If you’re in that boat, this could be the jolt that gets you lacing up those sneakers: Daily movement, starting in midlife, is the best defence against age-related memory loss, according to a landmark Australian study. After following 387 women for two decades, researchers at the University of Melbourne found that participants who did some form of movement … Read more
Category: Healthy Cognitive Aging, Adding Quality to Later Life Years, News
Significant Drop in Walking Speed Predicts Future Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
June 5, 2016
Published by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Study highlights link between physical and cognitive performance and directionality of physical decline before cognitive decline. While getting physically slower in later years is simply a part of getting older, a new study led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) scientist Dr. John Best spotlights how a significant decrease in gait speed is a possible predictor of future cognitive decline among older adults. The study, recently published in the Journals of Gerontology: Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, examined the more nuanced relationship between cognitive decline and gait speed, defined as a person’s usual pace over a fairly short distance (four … Read more
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Healthy Bodies, Healthy Brains
March 21, 2016
Published by Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health. Can exercise change the trajectory of Alzheimer’s disease or delay the onset of cognitive decline? According to Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose, Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at UBC, and researcher at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, “the emerging evidence would suggest that regular physical activity can indeed maintain your brain health.” Many chronic conditions that are associated with aging, such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol have consequences for brain health. However, the risk of developing these chronic conditions can be drastically reduced with regular physical activity. Regular exercise also directly benefits the brain, maintaining proper blood … Read more
Category: Healthy Cognitive Aging, Adding Quality to Later Life Years, News
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