Populations of seniors increase in the US But the incidence of dementia seems to be declining The rising prevalence of older people in America portends a sharp increase in dementia. But recent studies suggest a silver lining: reduced risk of dementia among younger cohorts of older people. Yet, these studies suffer from design defects. The…
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About: Alan Carpenter
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Frailty and Diet
Eat Better to avoid frailty More protein, less added sugar Frailty reflects health deficits, including cardiovascular disease, some cancers, and dementia, that accumulate over time. Might people who Eat Better reduce their risk of frailty? Researchers at University College London conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of four relevant studies. They included longitudinal studies with…
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Keep Moving – Even on Snow and Ice
Sit at home? Find a Way to Keep Moving? A mountain of evidence supports the proposition that Keep Moving promotes better health and well-being. Yet, sometimes events conspire to put barriers, real or imagined, in our path. For example, cold weather, snow, and ice. As I write this post, snow is falling in 21 degree…
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Walk After Meals to Control Your Blood Sugar
High blood sugar increases risk of type 2 diabetes Physical activity helps control blood sugar Aerobic exercise reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. A review 26 studies by Italian researchers showed that the timing of aerobic exercise mattered with respect to diabetes. Chronic elevated levels of blood glucose (sugar) and triglycerides…
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