1 week ago Good news at last: just a little exercise can reduce the risk of dementia | Devi Sridhar

A recent study shows the benefit of being a middle-aged ‘weekend warrior’ who only exercises once or twice a weekIn these bleak times, glimmers of hope often seem to come out of the pages of scientific research. Take what we know about exercise. Just in the past few months, we’ve learned that moderate exercise may almost halve the risk of postpartum depression for new mothers, and that even five minutes of exercise a day could help lower blood pressure.But what really caught my eye recently was a study from Latin America that included roughly 10,000 people who were assessed over two decades using the Mexico City prospective study. The research, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, examined cognitive function with the aim of understanding the impact of exercise on mental ability, including mild dementia. The researchers took account of confounding variables such as age, diet, smoking and alcohol intake, nightly sleep and educational attainment, which have all been sho...

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1 week ago Upstairs, Downstairs star Jean Marsh dies aged 90 after dementia complications

Emmy-winning actress Jean Marsh has died at the age of 90 as her close friend Michael Lindsay-Hogg confirmed the sad news. She lived in London and died at her home

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1 week ago Willow and Doctor Who star Jean Marsh dies aged 90 after dementia complications

Emmy-winning actress Jean Marsh has died at the age of 90 as her close friend Michael Lindsay-Hogg confirmed the sad news. She lived in London and died at her home

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last month Star Wars and Batman legend Clive Revill dies aged 94 after dementia battle

Clive Revill, who was known for his work in Star Wars, Transformers, and Batman: The Animated Series, has died at the age of 94 after a long battle with dementia.

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last month Clive Revill dead – Star Wars and Batman star dies aged 94 after long illness

Clive Revill, the iconic Star Wars, Transformers and Batman actor, has died at the age of 94 after a long battle with dementia, his daughter has confirmed

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last month Star Wars and Disney legend Clive Revill dies as daughter shares emotional tribute

Actor Clive Revill, who has voiced some very well known characters across Hollywood and television, has died at the age of 94 after a long battle with dementia

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