Moderate exercise may stall vascular dementia
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Older adults who regularly walk  for exercise may help lower their risk of vascular dementia,  the second-most common form of this disorder after Alzheimer's  disease, a study published Wednesday suggests.
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NEW YORK  - Elderly people with diabetes  have an increased risk of dementia, especially so-called  vascular dementia, according to new data from an ongoing  Swedish study.
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Statins, drugs commonly prescribed to treat cardiovascular disease, may also protect people from developing the tangles of nerve fibers found in the brains of Alzheimer's disease patients, according to a study that examined the brains of 110 deceased Group Health Cooperative members.
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Walking regularly at age 70 and beyond can help keep the mind sharp and ward off Alzheimer's disease, according to research suggesting that what is good for the heart is also good for the brain.
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Aerobic and strength training improve overall fitness and quality of life for older women with coronary artery disease, the results of a small Canadian study suggest.
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CHICAGO Â» The health benefits of regular walking may include helping prevent mental decline and Alzheimer&#39;s disease, research involving Hawaii men over 70 has found, bolstering evidence that exercise needn&#39;t be strenuous to be good for you.
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NEW YORK  - In adults at risk of developing   high blood pressure, or hypertension, a series of shorter   bursts of activity may be more effective in keeping blood   pressure in check than a single long exercise session,   according to a study.
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Walking can reduce the risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer&#39;s disease, according to a new study by a University of Virginia School of Medicine research team.
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PUBLIC-health campaigns regularly plug exercise as a sure-fire way to avoid an early grave. But that message may be too simplistic.
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Want to age gracefully? Keep moving. Regular exercise can reduce the risk of chronic disease -- such as heart trouble, diabetes, even cancer -- and keep you feeling and looking younger as you age.
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Elderly people with diabetes have an increased risk of dementia, especially so-called vascular dementia, according to new data from an ongoing Swedish study.
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 24 - In an animal model of Parkinson&#39;s, exercise prevents degeneration of nerve cells that are normally impaired or destroyed by the disease, according to University of Pittsburgh researchers.
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Walking exercises our bodies, and now we&#39;re finding it might exercise our brains too. A study of older women found that regular walking, just a few hours a week, can have a significant effect on protecting the brain from early signs of dementia.
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Walking may protect the elderly from developing dementia, research suggests.
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NEW YORK  - The results of a new study support a number of previous studies that have shown that staying mentally active reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and the mild impairments that precede the condition.
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People gearing up for an indulgent holiday feast may want to make time for some pre-meal exercise. A small study out Monday suggests that a long walk before a fatty meal can lessen the effects of high fat intake on blood vessel function.
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MONDAY, Oct. 25 (HealthDayNews) -- In research with rats, University of Pittsburgh scientists found that exercising limbs helps protect brain cells  that are normally damaged or destroyed by Parkinson's disease.