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Meditation may lower risk of dementia - and experts say they now think they know why

For confidential advice, call Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456 Alzheimer's Society's symptoms checker can help spot the signs of dementia The slow, deliberate breaths taken ...
Newsweek

Stress-Targeted Mental Training Needed To Tackle Dementia: Study

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Meditation could protect older people against Alzheimer's, according to ...
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Preventing dementia: Meditation still under investigation

Following a meditation program for 18 months can improve attention and socio-emotional regulation capacities for people over 65, finds a new study co-led by a UCL researcher. But the researchers did ...
Rolling Out

8 brain-boosting activities to keep your mind sharp and dementia at bay

In the fast-paced world we live in, maintaining cognitive health is more crucial than ever. As we age, the risk of dementia increases, making it essential to adopt habits that stimulate the mind and ...
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If You Struggle With Meditation, Try This More Approachable Mindfulness Exercise Instead

Meditation is a powerful tool for reducing stress and anxiety, improving attention span and sleep quality, and more. It may even reduce the risk of certain chronic health conditions, like high blood ...

From purling to puzzles, these hobbies could reduce your dementia risk

Do you knit or solve puzzles for fun? Research suggests hobbies such as these could help keep your brain healthy, ...
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I'm a neuroscientist. 5 things I do every day to reduce my risk of developing dementia

Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at New York University. The author of two books about anxiety and cognitive health, she’s also an expert on the ...