Small doses of exercise can reduce the risk of dementia by up to 40%, study finds

As life expectancy increases across the world, the challenge of keeping the brain sharp has become a central issue in public health. Cognitive decline is the leading threat to independence in old age, ... Read More

Can Diet and Exercise Really Prevent Alzheimer’s?

Early studies suggest that lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise and social engagement may help slow or prevent Alzheimer’s symptoms—but the evidence is inconsistent, and many doctors remain cautio ... Read More

New study sheds light on how exercise helps lose weight

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children’s Hospital, Stanford ... Read More

Type 2 diabetes prevented with adherence to Mediterranean diet and exercise, study finds

“Our study shows that modest, sustained changes in diet and lifestyle could prevent millions of cases of type 2 diabetes worldwide,” said coauthor Dr. Frank Hu, the Fredrick J. Stare Professor of ... Read More

Mediterranean diet and exercise cut diabetes risk by nearly one-third, even without much weight loss, study finds

More than 4,700 adults aged 55 to 75 were involved in the six-year study. A large six-year trial found that older adults who combined a Mediterranean diet with regular exercise were far less likely to ... Read More

Fitness study shows exercise at work can cut chronic disease risks

Researchers evaluate the efficacy of this exercise-based workplace health promotion program at the University of L’Aqulia. Read More

Daily exercise can keep your brain sharp, but timing matters most

Forget protein shakes and six-packs—exercise might be the brain’s best friend. Research shows it helps memory, mood, and brain growth. And here's the twist: waiting four hours after learning something ... Read More

Expert says doing this for 15 minutes after meals can protect your health for decades to come

Health conditions can accumulate slowly over a long period of time, ‘but if you exercise you can reverse them before they become a problem’, Dr Elroy Aguiar tells Harry Bullmore. This can start with ... Read More