5 signs you are getting old
Have you ever sat in a rocking chair and can’t get it going? Ok, maybe it’s not that bad, but, there is always that pivotal moment in your life when you know that old age has started to creep in. Alth ...
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Brain training beats dementia
A brain training programme can almost halve the risk of dementia, according to new research. A study of almost 3,000 people found those who tried the technique – which involved improving the spe ...
How to keep your brain fit and active
The brain, just like the body, needs exercise as well as periods of rest. And just as you wouldn’t do just one exercise to keep you physically trim and fit, the same is true with keeping mentally aler ...
Regular physical exercise reduces your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 50%
With over 670,000 people suffering from dementia in the UK (Department of Health, 2013) the majority of whom are over 65 years, neuroscientist and cognitive psychologist Dr Lynda Shaw considers if the ...