Study claims weight training can help reduce dementia risk

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'I lost 3st 5lb and no longer hate my body - one form of training transformed my weight loss'

Exercising burns calories and speeds up metabolism, which helps people lose weight. However, the form of training you do can make a huge difference in your progress.A slimmer has shared how the training method of progressive overload "transformed" his weight loss journey.According to Healthline: "Progressive overload is when you gradually increase the weight, frequency, or number of repetitions in your strength training routine. This challenges …

Study claims weight training can help reduce dementia risk

Researchers say strength training not only improved memory performance but also altered brain anatomy.

Midlife exercise slows dementia onset

Even mild physical activity in midlife can delay the onset of dementia, new research has found. Just 35 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week such as bike riding – compared to zero minutes per week – was associated with a 41% lower risk of developing dementia over an average four-year follow-up period.  Even for frail older adults – those at elevated risk of adverse health outcomes – greater activity was associated with lowe…

This exercise may help protect older people from dementia

Most people know that lifting weights can make your muscles stronger, help you lose fat, and boost your overall well-being. But a new study from Brazil has found that weight training can also help protect the brain—especially in older adults who are already showing early signs of memory decline. This could be an important step […] The post This exercise may help protect older people from dementia appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.

Top doctor's five 'sneaky' factors that can contribute to developing dementia

Dr Karan Rajan has shared a list of risk factors that could contribute to developing dementia