Working out four times a week could stave off Alzheimer's, study
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WORKING up a sweat four times a week makes brains bigger and could stave off Alzheimer
WORKING up a sweat four times a week makes brains bigger and could stave off Alzheimer's, new research shows.
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How Walking Can Build Up the Brain - The New York Times
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Exercise could slow withering effects of Alzheimer's: Newsroom
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Dementia: Can reading and 'mental exercises' help lower risk?
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Crossword puzzles may benefit people with mild cognitive
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Strength Training Can Boost Heart and Brain Health
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Exercise & Fitness - Harvard Health
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Healthy habits help preserve brain health, despite genetics
Best Exercises to Stop Aging, Keep Muscles, Keep Brain Healthy
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The #1 Activity to Limit to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
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Can Learning a New Language Stave Off Dementia? - The New York Times