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Exercise and Aging – Why They Should Go Hand-in-Hand

A look at further evidence showing just how important exercise is as we age

It’s no surprise that exercise is good for you, and it’s probably something you’ve heard before. But studies are further proving how important exercise is in regard to aging and brain health in middle and old age. With age often comes … Continue reading

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Is Copper to Blame? Research Says the Metal May Cause Alzheimer’s

Research finds that a high amount of copper in our diet may encourage dementia

New research by Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) revealed that copper, when found in excess in the brain, could be encouraging dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. A high amount of copper in our diet could be due to … Continue reading

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