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How Meditation Protects the Aging Brain from Decline

By B. Grace Bullock — 2017

A string of recent research suggests regular meditation practice may boost mental flexibility and focus, offering powerful protection against cognitive decline.

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Yoga May Be Good for the Brain

A weekly routine of yoga and meditation may strengthen thinking skills and help to stave off aging-related mental decline, according to a new study of older adults with early signs of memory problems.

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Gretchen Reynolds
2016
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What Science Tells Us About Preventing Dementia

There are no instant, miracle cures. But recent studies suggest we have more control over our cognitive health than we might think. It just takes some effort.

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Anne Tergesen
2019
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Why Being Fit Helps You Manage Chronic Diseases

You probably know that exercise is one of the top things you can do to prevent chronic problems, but it can also mitigate existing obesity, heart disease, and diabetes — and the symptoms that come along with them.

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Brian Mastroianni
2021
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Can Exercise Reverse the Ageing Process?

We often confuse the effects of inactivity with the ageing process itself, and believe certain diseases are purely the result of getting older.

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Stephen Harridge, Norman Lazarus
2019
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The Way These Older Amateur Athletes are Staying Fit Despite the Pandemic Offers Lessons for All Ages

Several seniors reveal strategies for overcoming adversity, regardless of one’s age or athletic ability.

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Matt Fuchs
2020
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Inspiring Stories From Later-in-Life Athletes

From triathlons to trapeze, new challenges opened new doors for these 65-plus contenders

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Michelle Crouch
2019
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Age Like a Former Athlete

We may need to rethink what normal fitness is or should be in older people.

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Gretchen Reynolds
2017
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Stress Makes Us Strong: How Meditation Helps

Stressing the body makes you stronger—as long as you have time to rest and recover.

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Lorin Roche
2021
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6 Simple, Accessible Ways to Start to Feel Healthier

Some of the most effective methods people can use to improve their health are also the most accessible. The following six practices demonstrate how valuable it can be to go back to basics when it comes to well-being.

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Edward Group
2020
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Why You Shouldn’t Take a Flying Leap at Healthy

If you want to improve your health, treat it like school. Changes made in a hurry won’t last.

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Yoni Freedhoff
2014
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