July 12, 2010 (Honolulu, Hawaii) — A new analysis from the Framingham Study suggests moderate to heavy physical activity is associated with a reduced risk for dementia during more than 20 years of ...

Boston University researchers have discovered great news for older generations.

Mid- and later-life appear to be the prime times when regular physical activity meaningfully lowers dementia risk. New data from the Framingham Heart Study showed middle-aged and older adults with ...

Physical activity of any intensity after a diagnosis of dementia is associated with around a 30% lower risk of death, finds research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

A new study shows physical activity can help reduce the risk of developing dementia. The JAMA Network study followed the habits of roughly 50,000 older adults for at least five years. Those with more ...

An estimated 55 million people live with dementia worldwide, and both its prevalence and cost are expected to increase, with global costs projected to reach $2 trillion dollars by 2030. Current ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Justin Lambert via Getty Images The maxim "movement is medicine" exists for a reason. When done safely and properly, physical ...

Adults with type 2 diabetes who followed seven healthy daily habits cut their risk of developing dementia by 54 percent ...

The simple task of doing chores is now linked with a reduction in the risk of developing dementia. MoMo Productions via Getty Images Research is offering some actionable steps we can take to protect ...

Dementia care activities are structured programs that support cognition, mood and quality of life for older adults living with dementia. In senior living communities, these activities can help ...