How exercise helps with ADHD
A growing body of research indicates that exercise may be especially helpful for people with ADHD. Here are some of the reasons why it’s worth noting....
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Making music helps thinking and memory in older adults
A new meta-analysis of earlier research found that music may be of benefit to older adults with cognitive decline. In addition, studies found that both listening to and active participation in music may help thinking and memory in older...
read moreHealthy hearts may mean better cognitive abilities
A new study of more than 29,000 people living in the United Kingdom found that those with a healthy heart structure and function performed significantly better in cognitive ability tests than those with a less healthy heart structure and...
read moreMediterranean diet may reduce dementia risk
A new study has found that the Mediterranean diet may help reduce the risk of dementia and cognitive decline by helping to prevent the buildup of two proteins and brain-volume shrinkage associated with Alzheimer’s....
read moreHigh blood pressure may be bigger dementia risk for women
Even after accounting for other risk factors, a new study found that hypertension was associated with a higher risk of dementia in women than in men....
read moreThe 411 on Dyspraxia
Also known as motor learning difficulties, perceptuomotor dysfunction and development coordination disorder (DCD), dyspraxia also affects the body’s immune and nervous systems....
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