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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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Live well, think well: Research shows healthy habits tied to brain health

Science Daily - Heart Disease

In middle-aged people, having risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol that are not well-controlled combined with not following certain healthy habits including exercise, diet and sleep, are linked to a higher risk of stroke, dementia or depression later in life, according to a new study.

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

Dr. Paddy Barrett

High Blood Pressure: 37% reduction in risk. 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? Should You Only Focus On Exercise? Cancer deaths: 43% reduction in risk.

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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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10 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Heart Health

Dr. Paddy Barrett

What should my blood pressure be? What type of exercise should I do? It usually takes many years of being exposed to an uncontrolled risk factor such as high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol or diabetes. We Do A Terrible Job At Identifying & Managing High Blood Pressure. What is heart disease?

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

On Monday, I posted a video summary of the recently released Scientific Statement by the American Heart Association (AHA) on resistance exercise training for cardiovascular health. Everyone knows that resistance exercise is important for building and maintaining muscle mass. We lift weights to build and maintain muscle.

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

On Monday, I posted a video summary of the recently released Scientific Statement by the American Heart Association (AHA) on resistance exercise training for cardiovascular health. Everyone knows that resistance exercise is important for building and maintaining muscle mass. We lift weights to build and maintain muscle.