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Bosses take note: power naps may keep your employees sharper for longer

Napping on the job was once grounds for being fired. But new research shows that it may improve brain health and cognitive abilities.

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Short daytime naps may keep brain healthy as it ages, study says

Brief doze may delay brain shrinkage, which occurs faster in people with neurodegenerative diseases

The Guardian - UK

Regular napping could be good for brain health, research suggests

Researchers hope their findings will help reduce any stigma that still exists around daytime napping.

The Independent UK

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Walking, meditation, connecting with friends—Maria Shriver's self-care habits are a veritable to-do list for better brain health

"I love to go for a walk where I can talk and call someone, usually either one of my brothers or a girlfriend."

Fortune

FA & PFA study finds increased dementia risk in ex-footballers

The FOCUS study found former players were almost three and a half times more likely to suffer neurodegenerative diseases.

The National (Scotland)

Dumfries and Galloway health workers to test new methods of detecting Alzheimer’s disease

NHS Dumfries and Galloway and Scottish Rugby Union’s brain health clinic will be the first organisations in Scotland to pioneer the new tests

Daily Record

Researchers find walking improves brain connectivity, memory in older adults

Walking enhances connections within and between three brain networks, including one associated to Alzheimer's disease, according to new study from the University of Maryland School of Public Health, adding to the growing body of evidence that exercise benefits brain health. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Your brain starts shrinking after 30. What you need to do next to keep your mind sharp and clear

Don’t worry, age-related shrinking is normal.

Fortune

This One, Easy Type of Exercise is Superior For Brain Health

In a new study, scientists showed that the effect of moderate physical activity is 1.5 times greater than that of vigorous physical activity.

Inverse

Walking enhances brain connectivity and cognition in old people: Study

A new study from the University of Maryland School of Public Health finds that walking strengthens connections within and between three brain networks, including one connected to Alzheimer's disease, adding to the growing body of evidence that exercise enhances brain health. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bruce Willis' wife reveals the 'sad truth' about his heartbreaking dementia diagnosis

Emma Heming Willis has opened up about her husband Bruce Willis' struggles with dementia as she admitted there is currently no cure for the degenerative disease

Daily Mirror

How does air pollution affect health? Reducing dementia risk should be part of clean air strategies

Emerging research indicates exposure to high levels of air pollution at critical points in people’s lives is detrimental to brain health

Evening Standard

The one food to add to your diet that can help you live longer, study finds

Research shared by California Walnuts shows that adding walnuts can help you live longer as they play a huge role in heart and brain health, as well as healthy ageing

Daily Mirror

Call for dementia risk to be included in UK air pollution policies

Report urges actions to reduce exposure to pollution and for brain health to be in net zero strategies

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Not just scans and cognitive tests: Diet is an indicator of brain health

Researchers are very close to concluding that your diet is a pretty reliable sign that your brain is compromised health-wise.

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4 science-backed habits to stay mentally sharp into your 70s

What you do now will pay off later.

The Guardian - UK

‘I got a brain injury and a life sentence’: the hidden legacy of male violence against women

The effects of head trauma on athletes are well documented. Finally, a UK study is examining the long-term brain health of females abused by their partner

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Can the MIND diet improve brain health?

You might be hearing more about the MIND diet of late. A recent study has added to the evidence that the diet, which includes a variety of brain-friendly foods, may help protect against Alzheimer's disease.

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'SuperAgers' have memories to those 20 to 30 years younger. Here's how

SuperAgers’ brains shrink at a slower rate than others their age. It may be about their resilience.

The Guardian - UK

Don’t forget to floss: the science behind dementia and the four things you should do to prevent it

A picture is emerging of a healthy lifestyle which is key to the condition’s prevention – exercise, being sociable, and looking after your ears

The Independent UK

Staying fit and active throughout life ‘best way to stave off dementia’

Even taking up exercise in your 60s is better than doing nothing at all for protecting brain health, research suggests.

Tribune News Service

BrainHealth center to highlight connection between mental fitness and relationships

DALLAS -- Researchers once believed that a person’s IQ was a fixed number that couldn’t be adjusted over a lifespan. But the past 20 years of neuroscience research have revealed that the brain is one of the most changeable parts of the body, according to Dr. Sandra Bond Chapman, founder…

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Mushrooms make healthy meal magic

Mushrooms can be found in so many dishes, from omelets to stir-fries, that they're often overlooked. But mushrooms not only are versatile, they also provide a variety of health benefits ranging from brain health to cancer prevention. They're naturally low in sodium and fat, two things that can affect heart…

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Health: Poor Oral Conditions May Affect Your Brain Health

According to preliminary research taking care of your teeth and gums may have benefits beyond oral health, such as increasing brain function. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Experts learn how brushing your teeth affects your brain

‘It has implications far beyond the mouth,’ researchers said

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