Episodes of low blood pressure in middle age associated with cognitive decline, dementia later!
The findings suggest that these temporary episodes – known as orthostatic hypotension – may cause lasting damage, possibly because they reduce needed blood flow to the brain.
Mar 12, 2017, 23:22 PM IST
Attention middle-aged! Physical exercise in midlife can improve cognitive function later in life
The research, carried out by a team from the universities of Helsinki, Jyväskylä and Turku, was a long-term follow-up of 3050 twins from the Finnish Twin Cohort, which looked at an association between midlife moderately vigorous physical activity and cognitive function.
Sep 19, 2016, 12:16 PM IST
Regular exercise in middle age can prevent cognitive decline in later years
Exercises like brisk walk to mountain climbing is best suited for an adult and can play a pivotal role in preventing mental ailments.
Jun 12, 2016, 07:13 AM IST
