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Getting Active Could Help Boost Memory, Experts Say

05/06/2018

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THURSDAY, Dec. 28, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Physical activity is good for the body and the brain, but what about people with thinking and memory difficulties? A new recommendation from the American Academy of Neurology suggests that exercise is indeed helpful for people with mild cognitive impairment. The condition, in which thinking and memory skills deteriorate, often occurs as people age.... read more ›

Belly Fat More Dangerous in Older Women Than Being Overweight

07/02/2018

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Belly Fat More Dangerous in Older Women Than Being Overweight While a few extra pounds doesn't up death risk, weight around the middle does, study contends. Thursday, February 23, 2017. (HealthDay News) -- In older women, it's not excess weight that's deadly, but where those extra pounds collect that can shorten life, a new study reports. Among women 70 to 79, being overweight or o... read more ›