Posts Tagged ‘heart health’
Report finds only 35% of Canadian youth get the physical activity recommended for brain health
___ Getting kids outside and active could help with brain health: Participaction report (The Globe and Mail): “The physical benefits of kids leading an active lifestyle, including better heart health and a decreased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, are well known. But a growing body of research suggests there are significant mental benefits as well,…
Read MoreNew survey highlights need to improve brain health literacy
. New Survey: Science-Backed Habits Reduce Dementia Risk, But Many Americans Are Misinformed (Reader’s Digest): “Reader’s Digest partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association to survey approximately 1,600 people during the month of May 2015 about their brain health and their knowledge of how lifestyle habits affect cognitive decline and dementia…respondents seemed to think they had more…
Read MoreBrain health research study by AARP: Consumers pursue brain training to support a more enjoyable, self-managed life
. AARP just released a very interesting brain health research study based on 1,200 online interviews conducted in August 2014. Key findings include: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important to all consumers (99% find it at least somewhat important). Brain health is the second most important component in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, after heart health (37%…
Read MoreDebunking 10 Brain Fitness and Brain Health Myths during Brain Awareness Week
In honor of Brain Awareness Week, let’s debunk ten myths about brain fitness and brain health that remain surprisingly popular. Top 10 brain fitness and brain health myths, debunked: Myth 1. Genes determine the fate of our brains. Fact: Lifelong brain plasticity means that our lifestyles and behaviors play a significant role in how our brains (and therefore…
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