Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger Improving Cognitive Function
Jan 30, 2025
Discover fascinating research on how physical activity can boost brain health and fend off dementia. Dive into the benefits of moderate exercise, revealing its role in reducing Alzheimer's risk. Explore innovative non-drug therapies like cognitive stimulation and music therapy, which offer unique psychological advantages. Additionally, learn about unconventional treatments such as cryotherapy, and how social interactions impact cognitive decline and overall mental well-being.
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Exercise vs. Weight Loss for Cognition
- Weight loss may improve mental performance in overweight individuals.
- This improvement may stem from the exercise often prescribed for weight loss, not solely the weight loss itself.
Exercise and Dementia Risk
- Active individuals have a significantly lower risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.
- The more calories expended weekly through exercise, the lower the dementia risk appears to be.
Inactivity and Alzheimer's
- Physical inactivity may be responsible for a substantial portion of Alzheimer's cases.
- However, it's difficult to establish causality due to potential confounding factors and reverse causation.
