Just Move It! Garden, Dance or Cycle to Reduce Dementia Risk

Think you need to go to the gym to reduce your Alzheimer's disease risk? Think again! We've known for a long time that physical exercise is important for good brain health, but a new study published in March 2016 outlines the importance of any physical activity in reducing dementia risk. 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Just Move It! Garden, Dance or Cycle to Reduce Dementia Risk Think you need to go to the gym to reduce your Alzheimer's disease risk? Think again! We've known for a long time that physical exercise is important for good brain health, but a new study published in March 2016 outlines the importance of any physical activity in reducing dementia risk.  Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's & Dementia Expert Does an Apple a Day Keep Dementia Away?   Apples have been touted as not only a delicious fruit, but also as an effective way to improve your health. Research suggests that eating apples can benefit your heart, your teeth, and your energy level. But what about your brain?...Read more READ NOW How Can Palliative Care Help Someone with Dementia?   Palliative care and hospice care-- They're not the same. In palliative care, you can still choose active treatment. Here's how palliative care can help someone with dementia...Read more READ NOW Legal and Financial Matters in Alzheimer's Disease   Alzheimer's disease, along with other kinds of dementia, affects many areas of our lives and requires some planning for the future. Here are some legal and financial issues to consider:..Read more READ NOW How to Distinguish between Normal Forgetfulness and Alzheimer's   Here are 5 differences to help you know if it's just some minor forgetfulness or if you should be concerned about the possibility of Alzheimer's disease...Read more READ NOW Just Move It! Garden, Dance or Cycle to Reduce Dementia Risk   Interested in reducing your dementia risk but don't like going to the gym? New research says- in a nutshell- you can skip the gym. Just keep moving. Whether it's dancing or gardening or golfing, it's the fact that you're doing it that is important for your brain health... Read more READ NOW Ethnic Differences: How Does Race Affect Your Alzheimer's Risk?   What are your chances of developing dementia? That depends- in part- on your ethnic background. Here's how race impacts Alzheimer's risk... Read more READ NOW Featured Articles • How To Weight Train For Weight Loss • Copper Hands: Latest "As Seen on TV" Product for Arthritis • What Is Tommie Copper Compression Apparel? • Could I Be Depressed? • You're Broke! 6 Surefire Ways to Pay Off Your Sleep Debt • Thyroid Diet: Manage Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss • Does Constipation Increase Your Risk of Colon Cancer? • How Much Sleep Is Too Much? Advertisement About Alzheimer's & Dementia  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.