11 h. ago Scientists reveal how many steps you need to walk daily to reduce Alzheimer’s risk

A new 14-year study is one of the first to explore the relationship between activity and key markers of the disease

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23 h. ago Walking 3,000 or more steps a day may slow progression of Alzheimer’s, study says

Scientists find even modest amounts of exercise appear to delay brain changes and cognitive decline in patientsEven modest amounts of daily exercise may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in older people who are at risk of developing the condition, researchers have said.People are often encouraged to clock up 10,000 steps a day as part of a healthy routine, but scientists found 3,000 steps or more appeared to delay the brain changes and cognitive decline that Alzheimer’s patients experience. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Scientists pinpoint how many steps per day may reduce Alzheimer’s risk

A new 14-year study is one of the first to explore the relationship between activity and key markers of the disease

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23 h. ago Walking for more than 5,000 steps per day may reduce Alzheimer’s risk – study

There was a slowing in the build-up of a protein called tau, which becomes abnormal in Alzheimer’s.

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48 h. ago Three everyday foods longevity experts say you should AVOID to slash your risk of developing dementia

While there is no anti-Alzheimer's diet, experts say the risk of developing dementia could be reduced with certain changes to your diet.

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54 h. ago Three every day foods longevity experts say you should AVOID to slash your risk of developing dementia

While there is no anti-Alzheimer's diet, experts say the risk of developing dementia could be reduced with certain changes to your diet.

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1 week ago Men’s brains shrink faster than women’s, new Alzheimer’s research shows

The lifetime risk for Alzheimer’s disease at age 45 is one in five for women compared to one in 10 for men, according to the Alzheimer’s Association

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1 week ago Walking just 4,000 daily steps once a week cuts risk of early death in older people, study suggests

Researchers say the target significantly reduces risk of dying and lowers likelihood of cardiovascular diseaseOlder people who only walk 4,000 daily steps once a week still reduce their risk of dying early by a quarter, a study suggests.Staying active is known to bring a wide range of health benefits. But many people in their 60s, 70s and beyond may struggle for a variety of reasons to maintain the step count they used to reach. Until now it has been unclear how much people need to do as they age to reap the rewards. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Experts uncover reason why women are at higher risk of Alzheimer’s and MS

Multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease each affect women more often than men, about two to three times as often, researchers say

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3 w. ago This high fat diet may be key to keeping brain young, scientists say

Findings may help find earlier intervention to prevent Alzheimer’s in people at highest risk

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