By Helen Massy-Beresford — 2014
Developing the mysterious condition in the 96% of people who do not have it may help to improve learning skills, aid recovery from brain injury and guard against mental decline in old age
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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.
Women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer who stayed physically active had fewer problems with memory and thinking.
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.
We often confuse the effects of inactivity with the ageing process itself, and believe certain diseases are purely the result of getting older.
Several seniors reveal strategies for overcoming adversity, regardless of one’s age or athletic ability.
From triathlons to trapeze, new challenges opened new doors for these 65-plus contenders
We may need to rethink what normal fitness is or should be in older people.
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.
If you want to improve your health, treat it like school. Changes made in a hurry won’t last.
There’s no magic pill that can reverse aging, but there are lifestyle changes you can make now—no matter what your age—to keep you feeling young for years to come.
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