August 5, 2014

Could the lack of a lively step be a sign of dementia to come? Researchers say the combination of slow walking and memory complaints were seen in more people who went on to develop Alzheimer’s disease. A simple early diagnosis is important because the sooner dementia is discovered, the more effective the treatment can be. Source Link

Here’s a tip for better sleep when you wake up in the middle of the night. Experts say you should avoid the urge to check the clock to see what time it is. That time check can set the brain in motion thinking about the day to come, and looking at a bright smartphone screen to see the time can trigger hormones that tell your body to wake up. Source Link

It doesn’t take a long-distance jog to outrun your risk of heart attack. A new study suggests that just five minutes of running per day can make a big impact on health and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The conventional wisdom was that it took 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week to maintain good health. Source Link