deteriorating mental health Archives - Amazing Health Advances https://amazinghealthadvances.net/tag/deteriorating-mental-health/ Your hub for fresh-picked health and wellness info Tue, 05 Aug 2025 22:04:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/AHA_Gradient_Bowl-150x150.jpg deteriorating mental health Archives - Amazing Health Advances https://amazinghealthadvances.net/tag/deteriorating-mental-health/ 32 32 Slash Risk of Dementia up to 40% with THIS Science-Backed Approach https://amazinghealthadvances.net/slash-risk-of-dementia-up-to-40-with-science-backed-approach-8662/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slash-risk-of-dementia-up-to-40-with-science-backed-approach-8662 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/slash-risk-of-dementia-up-to-40-with-science-backed-approach-8662/#respond Wed, 06 Aug 2025 05:03:21 +0000 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/?p=18029 Patrick Tims via NaturalHealth365 – Count to three. That’s how long it takes for someone in the world to develop dementia. The number of people living with this condition will double in just two decades. The good news? There are ways to defend against cognitive decline – nutrition, mental stimulation, and exercise, as highlighted in a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Aerobic exercise is one of the most powerful lifestyle factors for protecting brain health. Research shows that staying physically active can significantly lower the risk of dementia, making movement a key ingredient in lifelong cognitive wellness. So, how does exercise protect your brain? And what kind of workout is most effective? Let’s dive in. Exercise: A powerful defense against dementia The fight against dementia starts with movement. Research shows that high cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) can lower the overall risk of dementia by 40% and even reduce risk by 35% in those genetically predisposed to the condition. Why? Because exercise strengthens both the heart and lungs, two key players in maintaining cognitive function. Drawing from the UK Biobank data, a new study analyzed over 61,000 adults aged 39 to 70 over 12 years. The findings were clear: Those with higher CRF performed significantly better on cognitive tests. Even individuals with a moderate to high genetic risk for dementia saw a 35% lower risk if they maintained high CRF. Participants with high CRF had a 40% lower overall risk of developing dementia. On average, they also delayed dementia onset by 1.5 years. CRF – your body’s ability to deliver oxygen during exercise – directly impacts memory, processing speed, and cognitive resilience. Just six minutes of stationary cycling was enough to reveal these benefits in the study. While no single factor can guarantee protection against dementia, regular aerobic exercise is one of the most powerful tools available for preserving brain health and reducing the impact of genetic risk. Not all exercise protects against dementia – cardio is key When it comes to brain health, not all exercise is created equal. Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is one of the most effective physical activities for slowing cognitive decline. However, knowing that aerobic exercise is one of the most powerful defenses against dementia is one thing – making it a consistent habit is another. The key is finding activities that you enjoy and can sustain long-term. Here’s how to seamlessly integrate CRF-boosting movement into your lifestyle: 1. Start small and build up If you’re new to aerobic exercise, start with 10-15 minutes a day and gradually increase the duration and intensity. A brisk walk around the neighborhood, a light bike ride, or even a short dance session in your living room can get your heart pumping. 2. Make movement a daily habit Schedule exercise like an important meeting. Whether it’s a morning walk, an afternoon swim, or an evening dance class, consistency matters more than intensity. The goal is to keep your heart and lungs working regularly. 3. Try fun, social activities Exercising with others can make it more enjoyable and sustainable. Join a dance class, sign up for a group swim session, or go on weekend hikes with friends. Social engagement is a brain booster, so combining it with movement creates a double benefit. 4. Take advantage of everyday movement You don’t need a gym membership to stay active. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, park farther from the store, or walk while taking phone calls. Small bursts of movement throughout the day add up. 5. Mix it up to stay engaged Variety prevents boredom and ensures you’re challenging different muscle groups. Alternate between cycling, power walking, swimming, and dancing to keep things interesting while maximizing CRF benefits. 6. Track your progress Using a fitness tracker or journal to monitor your activity levels can help you stay motivated and see your improvement over time. Even tracking how you feel mentally and physically after exercise can reinforce the habit. 7. Listen to your body The goal is lifelong brain health, so prioritize consistency over intensity. If you’re fatigued, opt for a lower-impact activity like swimming or a leisurely bike ride instead of skipping movement altogether. By making these small but meaningful changes, you’re not just improving your physical health but actively protecting your brain for years to come. Sources for this article include: BMJ.com Studyfinds.org Alzint.org To read the original article click here.

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]]> https://amazinghealthadvances.net/slash-risk-of-dementia-up-to-40-with-science-backed-approach-8662/feed/ 0 ‘Lockdowns Are a Big Mistake:’ World Health Organization and Other Experts Now ADMIT Global Economic Shutdowns for COVID-19 Are WRONG https://amazinghealthadvances.net/lockdowns-are-a-big-mistake-6888/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lockdowns-are-a-big-mistake-6888 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/lockdowns-are-a-big-mistake-6888/#respond Mon, 19 Oct 2020 07:00:04 +0000 http://amazinghealthadvances.net/?p=10230 Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – In a reversal few saw coming but most understand, officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) has finally condemned the global economic shutdowns.  Far from saving people’s lives, these shutdowns have in their estimation caused “irreparable damage” to citizens of the world – especially the most vulnerable among us – and have sparked a concerning upward trend of poverty and mental health issues. The concern is so widespread and severe that epidemiologists from Stanford University, Oxford University, and Harvard University have put together a petition calling to finally end the unethical madness of COVID lockdowns. WHO ADMITS: COVID lockdowns made “poor people an awful lot poorer” and may double the rates of malnutrition In an interview with British media outlet The Spectator, Dr. David Nabarro of the WHO admitted that “we…do not advocate lockdowns as the primary means of control of [the novel coronavirus pandemic].” Are you surprised, Governor Newsom and Governor Cuomo?! According to Dr. Nabarro, an unavoidable consequence of the lockdown has been “making poor people an awful lot poorer….It seems that we may well have a doubling of world poverty by next year. We may well have at least a doubling of child malnutrition.” He cites economic devastation in regions like the Caribbean as examples of the profound mess lockdowns and travel restrictions have caused. Mental health consequences of these ill-advised and protracted shutdowns cannot be ignored, either. For example, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced in August that there were “considerably elevated adverse mental health conditions associated with COVID-19,” with fully 40% of American adults struggling with worsening mental health, increased thoughts of suicide, and increased use of drugs and alcohol. “The only time we believe a lockdown is justified,” Dr. Nabarro continued in The Spectator, “is to buy you time to reorganise, regroup, rebalance your resources, protect your health workers who are exhausted, but by and large, we’d rather not do it.”  And as battered as the WHO’s reputation may be, their concerns are fully supported by a growing collection of international experts from the fields of epidemiology, finance, public health, psychiatry, and more. “The Great Barrington Declaration” makes these key points about ending the economic shutdowns … can we call on our local and national leaders to pay attention? Spearheaded by Ivy league professors, a petition called the Great Barrington Declaration is making its rounds and currently features over 40,000 signatures. It calls to end the current lockdown policies which “are producing devastating effects on short and long-term public health.” Here are a few key points from the petition: The lockdowns are contributing to “worsening cardiovascular disease outcomes, fewer cancer screenings and deteriorating mental health,” among other issues – the effects of which will be felt for years to come COVID-19 is less dangerous for children than the seasonal flu (which the CDC isn’t even surveilling right now, according to their website); it follows that keeping kids out of school is considered a “grave injustice” Indeed, continuing the lockdown for everyone is unconscionable – extracurricular activities, schools, restaurants, and businesses should be open and “those who are not vulnerable” (that is, anyone who is not old or chronically ill) should be “immediately” allowed to “resume life as normal“ Lastly, say what you will about “herd immunity,” but an important point should not be lost here: this cohort of the world’s leading epidemiologists and physicians admit that building of coronavirus immunity throughout the population is “notdependent” on a vaccine.  Therefore, holding the world hostage until a vaccine is available is simply not the way to minimize deaths and social harm. Time will tell when world leaders will finally pay attention and heed these dire warnings. Sources for this article include: Infectioncontroltoday.com, CDC.gov, GBDeclaration.org, News.com.au, CDC.gov To read the original article click here. For more articles from NaturalHealth365 click here.

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