Sitting for too long increases dementia risk, while getting regular exercise could protect brain health in the long-term, a ...

New research links long sitting, poor sleep, and inactivity to higher dementia risk, while simple habits like walking and ...

Scientists have identified a type of mental exercise focused on processing speed that could cut people’s risk of developing dementia in later life by 25 per cent, an advance that may lead to new ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New research shows exercise and brain health are linked—small bursts of activity may lower dementia risk by up to 40%. (CREDIT: ...

Daily routines like regular movement, limiting sitting time, and getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep can significantly reduce the ...

The number of new dementia cases diagnosed annually is expected to double by 2060. Doctors say healthy habits like a good diet, regular exercise, and social connection can improve brain health. While ...

There are two other findings from the study worth noting: First, researchers noted significant benefits with small changes.

Adults aged 65 and older who completed five to six weeks of cognitive speed training, known as speed of processing training, ...

Higher physical activity in midlife was associated with a 40% lower dementia risk over 26 years. Late-life physical activity also was linked with less dementia risk. Exercise and activity can increase ...

Couch potatoes, rejoice: lounging around might not be so bad — at least for your brain. While exercise is known to help lower dementia risk, new research suggests that even a small change in how you ...