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weights HELPS BUILD MENTAL MUSCLE

Older adults who have mild cognitive impairment or could be a risk for it may want to head for the weight
room. A study by researchers in Australia has found that progressive strength training is helpful in boosting brain
power.

The study tested 100 adults ages 55 and older who had been diagnosed with cognitive impairments. Results showed
that progressive resistance training was linked with significant improvement in global cognition compared with other
protocols. The improvements were present 12 months after the intervention was completed.

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2016: 10.1111/jgs.14542
Journal of the American Geriatrics Socie
“TRUE ENJOYMENT

c o m e s f r o m

a c t i v i t y o f

Source: IDEA Fitness Journal January 2017 the mind

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e x e r c i s e o f THE IMPORTANCE OF ViTAMIN D

the body;
the body;
It is widely known that vitamin D is imperative for the regulation of calcium and
t h e t w o a r e phosphorus absorption. But did you know research also points to vitamin D
reducing your risk of Multiple Sclerosis? Allowing yourself to get a healthy
EVER UNITED.” dose of sunlight will ensure that you are receiving enough vitamin D.

Source: 2006 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association
-Wilhelm Von Humbolt

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