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Risk for bipolar disorder associated with faster aging

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From the King’s College London press release: New King’s College London research suggests that people with a family history of bipolar disorder may ‘age’ more rapidly than those without a history of the disease. The study,… 

Healthy heart in 20s for a healthy brain in 40s

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From the American Academy of Neurology press release: People who take simple steps to keep their heart healthy in young adulthood, such as exercising, eating a healthy diet and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol, may keep… 

How physical exercise prevents dementia

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From the Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main press release: Numerous studies have shown that physical exercise seems beneficial in the prevention of cognitive impairment and dementia in old age. Now researchers at Goethe University Frankfurt have explored… 

Study suggests elderly yoginis have greater cortical thickness

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From the Frontiers press release: Scientists in Brazil have imaged elderly female yoga practitioners’ brains and found they have greater cortical thickness in the left prefrontal cortex, in brain areas associated with cognitive functions like… 

Happiness can affect physical health

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From the Wiley press release: A new review indicates that subjective well-being — factors such as life satisfaction and enjoyment of life — can influence physical health. The review’s investigators also examine why this is…