Decisions made today affect how we feel tomorrow, both mentally and physically. Many studies show that a healthy lifestyle reduces dementia risk
It may surprise you, but dementia rates are rising worldwide. Around 55 million people have dementia. Number expected to reach 78 million by 2030.
More than one in nine older Americans in the U.S. suffer Alzheimer's. We should all endeavor to preserve our intellectual talents in old age.
An example: In a recent Simon Fraser University study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, two lifestyle practices were found to
prevent cognitive deterioration in old age. The "causal" distinction is important since these activities can actively improve cognitive outcomes
Walking is good for your health, as everyone knows. Researchers now believe moderately strenuous activities like walking reduce cognitive deterioration.
Any moderately intensive activity, including gardening, cycling, or dancing, can benefit the brain. Keeping occupied and moving is key.
Study leader Sylvain Moreno, a computational neuroscientist and DHC Directora professor at SFU's School of Interactive Arts and Technology,
"Advancing our knowledge about how we might reduce our risk of dementia helps all of us start now, to support our cognitive health,"