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Exercise for Your Brain: Reduce the Alzheimer’s Factor

Exercise for Your Brain: Reduce the Alzheimer’s Factor

Posted on 19. Mar, 2010 by Fitness & Wellness News.

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest fears associated with aging. In addition to typically diminished physical capacity, one suffers debilitating mental and emotional consequences. Being rendered completely dependent on others is dreaded by anyone approaching senior status, which is exactly how this disease presents itself. With exercise, you get a “twofer”—improved physical health and reduced risk for Alzheimer’s …

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Brighten Up with Exercise

If you're suffering from seasonal depression, light therapy is often recommended. But, you may not have time or resources to bask in the glow of this set-up.

Cheer up! Research shows an hour of indoor cycling can be as effective as two hours of 2,500 LUX (recommended measure of human brightness perception) of light therapy in treating SAD (seasonal affective disorder). Climb on and take advantage! Utilize natural lighting throughout your day for an extra lift. Pump weights, work, or read by a sunny window.

Source: www.fitnessmagazine.com

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