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Even When the Brain Runs Low on Fuel, Exercise Shields Memory, New Study Finds

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A groundbreaking new study from University of Missouri-Columbia reveals that exercise can safeguard memory and cognitive performance—even when the brain is deprived of one of its essential fuel sources, ketones. This insight not only reinforces the crucial role of physical activity in brain health, especially amid rising rates of Alzheimer’s and dementia, but also provides hope for individuals with liver conditions that compromise energy production for cognitive functions. As Thailand faces its own growing elderly population and associated dementia risks, these findings are especially timely and relevant.

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Weight Training Shows Promise in Slashing Dementia Risk, New Study Reveals

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A recent study has unveiled a promising approach to combating the onset of dementia, a progressive brain condition affecting millions globally. Researchers from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil have discovered that weight training might play a crucial role in reducing dementia risk, offering hope to an ageing population facing the rising tide of this syndrome marked by memory loss and behavioral changes.

Dementia affects an estimated 55 million people worldwide, a number anticipated to increase as populations age. With no known cure, lifestyle changes remain a primary defense against the disease. Previous research has suggested that lifestyle adjustments could prevent up to 45% of dementia cases, and the latest study adds to this body of evidence by identifying resistance exercise as a key preventive measure.

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