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Exercise to keep brain active, says expert

Exercise to keep brain active, says expert

Aug 04, – Physical exercise has profound impact on brain and can improve cognitive functioning, says senior neuroscientist Vijayalakshmi Ravindranath. Speaking at a lecture ‘Human Brain-Complexity Behind the Simplicity’ at India International Center Friday evening, Ravindranath said good physical health is very important for brain. “Physical health has profound impact on brain as physical activity […]

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Bad for the Heart Also Bad for the Brain

Bad for the Heart Also Bad for the Brain

Smoking, diabetes, other things that harm physical health linked to poorer mental function, study says The new study included nearly 3,800 people, aged 35 to 82, who were checked for heart disease risk factors such as smoking, diabetes and high levels of “bad” cholesterol, and given tests to assess their memory and mental skills such […]

May 3, 2013 | By More