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The Many Benefits of Easy Exercise for Seniors

Posted on November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 by Michael Barry

As we age, it's easy to underestimate the power of regular exercise, especially for seniors. The misconception that exercise is only for the young and the fit couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, engaging in easy exercise can provide numerous benefits for seniors, promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In this article, we will explore the many advantages of incorporating simple, low-impact exercises into the daily routine of seniors. Improved Physical Health Easy e...
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Exercise Improves Memory | Millennium Memory Care

Posted on September 5, 2023September 6, 2023 by mikebarry123

It is no secret that exercise has many benefits for both physical and mental well-being, and doctors have long been touting the value of aerobic exercise for both cardiovascular and brain health. Aerobic exercise has been shown to keep cognitive abilities from declining and reducing the risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Regular exercise is often credited with relieving stress, reducing risk of stroke, lowering blood sugar and improving balance and coordination. Scientists have also suggested that...
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Lifestyle, Positivity & Alzheimer’s

Posted on May 10, 2023May 11, 2023 by mikebarry123

Studies, opinions and conjecture about causes and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease are hardly in short supply. It seems that every week, there is suspicion of a new contributing cause to the increasing rates of Alzheimer’s and dementia. In the last several years, everything from processed foods to genetics has been named as contributing factors, yet there is very little information that is conclusive. And to date, there is no single thing that we can point to and say “This is a definite cau...
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Can Mild Exercise Delay Cognitive Decline?

Posted on June 7, 2022June 8, 2022 by mikebarry123

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Public Health recently found in a study that mild exercise, in the form of walking for 30 minutes four times per week, resulted in detectable changes in brain regions believed to be related to cognitive impairment. All study participants engaged in the same walking program for the three-month study. One group of participants was comprised of healthy elders, while a second group consisted of elders with mild cognitive impairment. Individuals ...
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Benefits Of Exercise On The Brain | Millennium Memory Care

Posted on October 27, 2020March 12, 2022 by mikebarry123

Everyone knows how important it is to be physically active. Some of the many physical benefits of regular exercise include improved strength, flexibility, stamina, balance and coordination. Exercise can also help with managing weight and controlling risk factors for chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol and stroke. On the other hand, lack of activity can have serious negative consequences. In addition to an overall poorer sense of well-being, older adults who are ...
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