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New research reveals that maintaining an active social life in later years could significantly delay the onset of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The study, published in Alzheimer's & ...

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Promote healthy aging with physical activity. Explore the evidence supporting the importance of exercise in preventing diseases and enhancing well-being in older adults.

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"Maintain Your Brain" study shows how a tailored online program can improve cognition and lower dementia risk—discover how simple lifestyle changes could protect your brain as you age.

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An online program aimed at improving diet, exercise and other modifiable risk factors for dementia has resulted in better cognition in older adults, Australian research has found.