Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Intro Drinking coffee can be healthy. For example, studies find that coffee drinkers have a lower risk of death from any cause compared to people who don’t drink coffee. The benefits of coffee depend on things like how much you drink, your age, being biologically male or female, medicine you take, and even your genes.
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Did you know that eating certain foods can slow brain aging and help prevent dementia? You are not getting younger – nobody is and… some of us have a family member, a relative and/ or a friend with dementia. Currently more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide, over 60% of whom live in low-and middle-income
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You know that exercise is good for your body, but how about for your brain? According to The Alzheimer’s Association, just 30 minutes of exercise five times a week helps lower the risk of dementia. The trick is knowing which kind of exercise will provide the most brain-enhancing benefits. “We personalize our medications, and I
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Note: This article first appeared on WebMD. WebMD is the leading health publisher in the United States with over 230 million page views per month. The MIND Diet This is a combination of two diets that have well-known health benefits — Mediterranean and DASH. It’s designed to prevent or slow brain decline. Early studies show
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What is the secret to a robust and long life? Think food, drink, genetics and lifestyle. With food and drink, it’s all about moderation. In a study of 1,600 people older than 90, researchers found people who drank moderate amounts of alcohol or caffeinated drinks lived longer than those who abstained. With both, the amount
1/16 What’s So Great About Greens? They’re super foods at their finest, rich in all kinds of vitamins and minerals. High in fiber and low in calories, greens can help manage your weight while special plant compounds may lower your risk of some cancers, heart disease, and osteoporosis (a disease that causes brittle bones). And yes,
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1/16 Outsmart Your Age More than 9 in 10 older adults have some type of chronic disease, and almost 8 in 10 have more than one. So chances are, you’ll have one sooner or later. But there are things you can do to live a healthier life. 2/16 High Blood Pressure As you age, your blood
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1/16 Add a Dash of Flavor Whether you squeeze the juice into water or onto a tasty fish dish, these tangy citrus treats provide you with the same vitamins and minerals as other citrus fruits. The best part: They do it with less sugar. 2/16 Keep Wrinkles at Bay It’s all that vitamin C, which
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In early 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that Americans are living longer than ever, with life expectancies continuing to increase annually. The news is good across the board, with both genders and various ethnicities (white, black and Hispanic) demonstrating longer life spans and life expectancy for Americans is now estimated at
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We all had or have a friend or family member who has been affected by Alzheimer’s. Does aluminum cause Alzheimer’s? Can red wine or crosswords help you avoid it? Learn to tell the myths from the facts in this quiz. 1/8 Are Alzheimer’s and dementia the same? Dementia is a broad term for a group of
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