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The Best Way To Prevent Dementia

Dr. Paddy Barrett

More than heart disease or cancer, dementia is the primary concern for many of the patients I see. Heart disease and cancer attack your body, but dementia attacks your mind and identity. That is why I believe people fear dementia so much. Thankfully, 45% of all dementia is preventable 1. That factor is exercise.

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Five Things Every Middle Aged Adult Should Know About Sleep & Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

At the bottom are the four pillars of a good lifestyle: exercise, nutrition, sleep and stress. Poor Sleep Might Eliminate The Benefits Of Exercise & Dementia. High levels of aerobic fitness are closely linked to lower rates of future dementia 1. When it comes to preventing dementia, this could not be truer.

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Abstract 145: Hyperacute Virtual Reality Augmented Rehabilitation (VRAR) in the Neurological ICU: A Safety and Feasibility Study

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

IntroductionVirtual reality (VR) has shown great promise in stroke rehabilitation, providing interactive exercises that target motor and cognitive impairments with minimal adverse events and positive outcomes in improving motor function, balance, and patient motivation.

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14 Ways To Prevent Dementia

Dr. Paddy Barrett

More than heart disease or cancer, the risk of dementia often creates much greater anxiety in the patients I see. And given that dementia is routinely in the top 5 leading causes of death, this concern is dually warranted. But can dementia be prevented? 14 Ways To Prevent Dementia. 14 Ways To Prevent Dementia.

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One Of The Biggest Impact Things You Can Do To Live Longer.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Dementia: 64% reduction in risk. To benefit from exercise, you do not need to run marathons; you probably just need to walk around your local park. Why Does Exercise Make Such A Difference? When you examine the exercise and fitness literature, it can seem like exercise is the golden ticket to all that ails us.

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Why Exercise Is The Key To A Longer Life

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The evidence that high levels of exercise and subsequent fitness are linked with increased lifespan and health span is clear. By the end of this article, you should be convinced that high levels of fitness and daily exercise are a MUST for a longer quality of life without major illness. Here’s why. Enjoy the process.

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3 Secrets For Beginners to Define Exercise Zones for Optimal Workout Efficiency. The Essential Guide.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Subscribe now Zone training will help you win the Olympics, but what I am going to talk about here is how a beginner can use zone training to: Get the most out of their exercise routine. Formal testing is the best option for any beginner who is serious about getting the most out of exercise to hit their longevity goals.