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August 5, 2016 By Irv Rubenstein

Brains, Aging, and Obesity

The brain shrinks as you age, and all you can hope for is good genes and healthy habits to slow it down. But what if good genes are there but healthy habits aren’t…and you gain a lot of weight, especially into middle age? We can’t discern from this one study as to whether or notRead More

Filed Under: Fitness Blog Tagged With: aging, brain, Exercise, higher risk of obesity, slows cognitive decline

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August 3, 2016 By Irv Rubenstein

Bigger Brains from Bigger Brawn?

Another article showing exercise reduces your risk of dementia comes out. And it seems even if you start later in life, your brain can still grow more neurons, get bigger, and be more resistant to dementia. That’s one reason for lifting weights in a way that challenges more than just your muscles; try challenging balanceRead More

Filed Under: Fitness Blog Tagged With: balance, brain, power training, protein, slows cognitive decline

Jun 19, 2010

June 19, 2010 By Irv Rubenstein

Exercise and the Brain

Much has been written and discussed and debated about the role of exercise, and fitness, in mental, and academic function. I recall when I was in grad school – late 1970s-mid 1980s – reading on the usefulness of cardio conditioning in treating depression and addiction. So, when I got an anonymous posting in regards toRead More

Filed Under: Fitness Blog Tagged With: Alzheimer's disease, brain, Exercise, fit

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