Tag: exercise
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Why You Need to Build Muscles for Longevity 💪
Almost every week, I’m asked about longevity or longevity-related supplements. While longevity isn’t my primary focus, brain health—a critical factor in longevity—is at the core of what I do. But what is longevity? In my opinion, it’s deeply individual. For a few people, it may mean climbing mountains in their 80s, but across the board…
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Exercise Boosts Brain Health: New Study Insights
A fascinating new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences further validates that lifelong physical activity is a powerful tool in the fight against age-related brain decline and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Researchers from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) found a strong correlation between cardiovascular fitness and myelin…
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Exercise and Dementia: Protecting Your Brain as You Age
Regular physical exercise, particularly aerobic activities, may reduce the risk of dementia by about 30% and Alzheimer’s disease by 45%. It can also improve cognitive function and slow the decline in dementia patients. Researchers are exploring the potential of irisin, a hormone released during exercise, to protect against cognitive decline, offering hope for future therapies.