People with dementia who exercise improve their thinking abilities and everyday life, a body of medical research concludes. The Cochrane Collaboration carried out a systematic review of eight exercise trials involving more than 300 patients living at home or in care. Exercise did little for patients’ moods, the research concluded. But it did help them carry out daily activities such as rising from a chair, and boosted their cognitive skills. [Read more...]
Exercise ‘is good dementia therapy’
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Outdoor walks ‘boost stroke survivors’ recovery’
March 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Regular brisk walking can help recovery, fitness and quality of life after a stroke, say researchers in the journal Stroke. [Read more...]
Can Exercise Improve IQ In People With Down Syndrome?
March 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The key to improving cognition in those with Down syndrome could be as simple as stepping onto a bike, researchers say. [Read more...]
