The risk factors for dementia are well known. The main ones include aging, head injuries, lack of exercise, being overweight, smoking, and genetics.1
But a new study shows that’s not the whole story.
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The Best Exercise to Lower Blood Pressure
Just about every person dealing with high blood pressure knows that exercise can help. But a new study shows that one kind of workout is particularly effective in reducing hypertension.
Doing it for just 15 minutes a day can lower your blood pressure nearly twice as much as taking standard medications.
… Read MoreWeight Loss Drug Breakthrough? Don’t Believe It
Maybe you’ve seen the headlines… A new study came out recently showing that the weight-loss drug Belviq is safe for your heart.
This was hailed by the drug company as a breakthrough. That’s because it is the first time a drug has been shown to help people lose weight without triggering heart problems.1
… Read MoreWhy You Should Always Eat Breakfast on Workout Days
Lots of people exercise hungry. They figure that if their stomach is empty while they work out, their body will start to burn fat and they’ll lose weight.
So they wait until after they exercise to eat.
A new study shows this strategy is a mistake.
… Read MoreBrain Discovery Reveals Secret to Preventing Alzheimer’s
Scientists have long known that Alzheimer’s disease is caused by the accumulation of abnormal protein tangles in the brain. They are called amyloid plaques. And they prevent brain cells from functioning normally.
To find a cure for Alzheimer’s, scientists have focused on blood flow to the brain. This makes sense, since blood brings oxygen and nutrients that feed brain cells and clear out amyloid plaques.… Read More
Change When, Not What, You Eat to Lose Weight
Mainstream doctors tell us the formula for weight loss is simple: Eat less.
But for most people, this doesn’t work. It’s difficult to sustain a low-calorie diet. And when you go off the diet, the weight comes back. You often get heavier than you were before the diet.
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