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09/20/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Research finds exercise increases brain size, memory function as you age

Here’s one more reason to start working out — a study has shown that regular exercise can benefit our brain in the long run. The study, a collaborative effort between researchers from Australia’s National Institute of Complementary Medicine at Western Sydney University and the Division of Psychology and Mental Health at the University of Manchester in […]

09/04/2018 / By Ralph Flores

TMI – Researchers find the risk of oversharing increases with age

Too much is too much, regardless of how you put it – especially in conversation. We’ve all fallen victim to it: A person who has the tendency to incessantly share everything, or anything, that he feels like, and we’ve probably said that we’re never going to be that person. However, a study from the University […]

09/03/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Reduce stress, improve health as you age by taking up gardening

Here’s an excellent way to escape the hustle and bustle of your everyday life — pick up a spade and start gardening. It won’t only make your land look great, but according to experts, it may significantly improve your quality of life. This is what a cross-disciplinary team of researchers from the University of Wales […]

08/22/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Fight brain decay with a good night’s rest: Age-related memory loss may be caused by SLEEP issues, new study finds

A good night’s sleep can provide a person with a lot of benefits, aside from feeling refreshed and raring to go. A research from the University of California, Berkeley suggests that “quality” sleep may help improve memory development, especially for older adults. People have always underrated sleep, despite it playing an integral role in memory creation, […]

08/17/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Same thing, only better: Your brain behaves differently when you’re outside than it does – performing the same tasks – indoors

The brain behaves differently outdoors compared to when it’s indoors, according to researchers from the University of Alberta. The study, published in the journal Brain Research, investigated what happens to the brain when it performs tasks in “increasingly complex environments” – such as the outdoors – using mobile electroencephalography (EEG). “Something about being outdoors changes brain activity,” lead author Joanna Scanlon explained […]

06/05/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Cutting your calories by just 15% can REVERSE aging

The road to aging gracefully starts from your plate. Based on the findings of researchers from the U.S., reducing the number of calories you consume today could lead to the reduced risk of age-related diseases in the future and may help you live longer. The paper, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, looked at the results […]

05/31/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Yoga found to be effective at reducing fatigue and sleep disturbances in women diagnosed with breast cancer

Getting cancer can be one of the most challenging times in a person’s life. However, it’s a reality that some people face – such as when women face breast cancer. In the U.S., at least one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime, making it one of the most frequently diagnosed […]

05/25/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Are you really that fit? New study finds that we tend to overestimate how active we are

People have differing concepts of physical fitness. Some people believe that going to the gym counts as adequate physical activity, while others believe that outdoor activities such as jogging and walking are the way to go. However, an international study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health says that neither idea is an objective […]

05/15/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Why does drinking alcohol or sugary drinks make us thirsty?

Not all drinks were made to quench a person’s thirst: Far from it, alcoholic beverages and those that contain sugar make us even thirstier, and scientists may have found the reason why. In a study published in Cell Metabolism, research indicated the liver hormone FGF21, or fibroblast growth factor 21, to be responsible for the brain’s actions to increase […]

05/09/2018 / By Ralph Flores

10 Yummy, brain-boosting foods that prevent neurocognitive decline

For a lot of people, the concept of growing old isn’t thrilling because of one thing: cognitive decline which is one of the hallmark signs of aging. In particular, memory loss, forgetfulness, a decreased ability to maintain focus, and reductions in problem-solving abilities are all part of the cognitive decline. Some cases, however, are more severe, […]

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