Category: The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Diabetes, Prediabetes Could Prematurely Age Your Brain

Diabetes, Prediabetes Could Prematurely Age Your Brain
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Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes could accelerate how fast a person’s brain is aging, according to a new study.

It’s not the first time researchers have found a link between prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and neurological health concerns.

However, this

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The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

The connection between heart and brain health is key to overall wellness

The connection between heart and brain health is key to overall wellness
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The connection between heart and brain health is key to overall wellness

Published: November 20, 2024

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

According to the American Heart Association, there is a connection between the health of your heart and your brain,

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The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Your lifestyle may be aging your brain faster than you think

Your lifestyle may be aging your brain faster than you think
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New research from the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Thompson Institute has found a relationship between lifestyle choices that affect dementia risk and early signs of aging in the brain.

Researchers discovered reduced white matter

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The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

As little as 5 minutes of exercise may keep the brain healthy

As little as 5 minutes of exercise may keep the brain healthy
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Staying physically active may help the brain age better, new research indicates. Chalit Saphaphak/Stocksy
  • Past studies show there are a number of ways in which people can help retain brain health as they age, including being physically
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The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Exercise can boost your memory and thinking skills

Exercise can boost your memory and thinking skills
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Exercise benefits health in so many ways. It preserves muscle strength; keeps your heart strong; maintains a healthy body weight; and staves off chronic diseases such as diabetes.

But exercise has brain benefits too. Many studies have suggested that the

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The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

New analysis maps links between health of various organs and mental health

New analysis maps links between health of various organs and mental health
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New research reveals multiple pathways through which poor organ health may contribute to poor mental health. Researchers propose that exercise, sedentary behavior, diet, sleep quality, smoking, alcohol intake, education, and socioeconomic status may influence mental health through their impact on

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The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Lifestyle choices and cognitive health linked to future dementia risk

Lifestyle choices and cognitive health linked to future dementia risk
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The risk of developing dementia later in life is strongly predicted by a person’s cognitive ability, functional limitations and physical health as many as 20 years before onset of the illness, according to a new RAND report.

Related new research

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The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Healthy Lifestyle Mitigates Brain Aging in Diabetes

Healthy Lifestyle Mitigates Brain Aging in Diabetes
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Diabetes and prediabetes are associated with accelerated brain aging with brain age gaps of 2.29 and 0.50 years, respectively. This association is more pronounced in men and those with poor cardiometabolic health but may be mitigated by a healthy

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