The Specific Blood Pressure Range That Neurologists Say Is Optimal for Brain Health
Neurologists now have a clear answer to what blood pressure range protects your brain: below 130/80 mmHg, with evidence suggesting that aiming for around...
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The Surprising Reason Your Diabetes Doctor Should Also Be Talking to You About Brain Health
Your diabetes doctor should be talking to you about brain health because type 2 diabetes significantly accelerates cognitive decline and dramatically...
How Mild Hearing Loss You May Not Even Notice Could Already Be Affecting Your Brain Health
Yes. Even if you don't realize your hearing has declined, mild hearing loss is already altering your brain.
The Sleep Position That Researchers Say May Help Clear Brain Waste and Lower Dementia Risk
Research suggests that your sleeping position may influence how efficiently your brain clears harmful waste products—and lateral sleeping (lying on your...
Why Swimming May Be the Best Exercise for Brain Health and Dementia Prevention
Swimming stands out as one of the most effective exercises for protecting and enhancing brain health, with research showing a 28% reduction in dementia...
How Strength Training Twice a Week May Protect Your Brain From Dementia Better Than Cardio Alone
Recent research demonstrates that strength training performed twice weekly provides measurable protection to brain regions most vulnerable to...
The 150 Minute Weekly Exercise Target That Neurologists Say Is Critical for Brain Health
Neurologists have reached a clear consensus: 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week—or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise—is...
How 6 Weeks of Computer Based Brain Training Delayed Dementia Diagnosis by Up to 10 Years
A landmark study following nearly 3,000 older adults over two decades reveals that six weeks of computer-based speed-of-processing training reduced the...
Why Playing Board Games Twice a Week May Lower Your Dementia Risk by 20%
Playing board games twice a week may help lower your dementia risk, but the actual reduction is closer to 15% rather than the 20% figure in the title.
The 4 Brain Training Activities That Actually Reduce Dementia Risk According to 3 Major Studies
After two decades of follow-up research, scientists have identified which brain training activities actually reduce dementia risk—and the answer is more...