Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Healthy Lifestyles Related to Subsequent Prevalence of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Another reason to exercise, not smoke, and eat all the colors, just like mother said. Age related macular degeneration might be reduced as much as 3-fold.

Archives of Ophthalmology -- Abstract: Healthy Lifestyles Related to Subsequent Prevalence of Age-Related Macular Degeneration, December 13, 2010, Mares et al. 0 (2010): archophthalmol.2010.314v1

Walking reduces Alzheimer's progression, 1.5-tesla MRI shows

"With the help of 1.5-tesla MRI, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have found that walking 5 miles per week helps reduce the progression of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease in adults already afflicted with the condition, according to a study presented today at the RSNA annual meeting.

The findings expand upon results of a previous study released last month, which found that walking at least 6 miles per week helped to preserve brain size and prevent the onset of dementia in healthy adults."

Read more here. Lethean Cottage: Walking reduces Alzheimer's progression, 1.5-tesla MRI shows