Exercise for Brain Health

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Need Another Reason or Motivation to Exercise? Exercise has many health benefits but did you know it enhances brain health? It can improve cognition and reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases as we age. Also good news, any exercise is beneficial for brain health! If you combine aerobic exercises and resistance training (strength) it can be even better for your brain. The recommendation is to exercise at a moderate intensity for 150 minutes a week. It takes approximately 6 months to reap the cognitive benefits, so build it into your routine. 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week is ideal.Other top…

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Fall Prevention Awareness Week

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It is Fall Prevention Awareness Week! Fall prevention is so important, so let’s talk about it. Did you know that if you have fallen in the past year you are at risk for falling again? Did you know that even if you haven’t fallen but have a fear of falling that also increases your risk of falling? The good news is that falling is not a normal part of aging and there are ways to prevent and modify risk factors for falling. Here are some things to think about during fall prevention week: Have you had your eyes checked recently…

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