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Tuesday, 14 June 2011

Exercise may protect against Alzheimer's disease

Exercise boosts levels of a brain molecule that may protect against Alzheimer’s disease, scientists have shown. They believe the protein PGC-1alpha could lead to new treatments. It also appears to guard against type 2 diabetes. Researchers studied brain samples from dead Alzheimer’s patients and from healthy people.
The Express


This article is close to my heart as my nanny has just been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's, it is hard for her to exercise now as she also has arthritis. My advice is to find a safe fun form of fitness and keep active so that you can enjoy your health for a long time to come.

On happier news I have just been awarded Scotland's first Level 2 instructor by Pole Dance Community 
Stay Fit, Stay Healthy, Stay Happy
xx sian

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