Diabetics in study were twice as likely as others to develop dementia
By Linda Searing, THE QUESTION Might diabetes, which is increasing rapidly among US residents, play a role in the development of dementia such as Alzheimer's disease, also on the rise? THIS STUDY involved 1017 people, age 60 and older, who did not have …
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More Evidence Links Diabetes, Dementia
Click here More Evidence Links Diabetes, Dementia Published: September 19, 2011 4:07 PM from By Ellin Holohan HealthDay Reporter People with diabetes are at significantly higher risk of developing all types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, …
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High blood pressure linked to dementia
If the cardiologist’s warnings do not scare you, consider this: Controlling blood pressure just might be the best protection yet known against dementia.

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AISD to consider changes to P.E., Health, Technology
Austin ISD board members will vote Monday to remove a half credit of health, one credit of technology and half a credit of physical education from the three graduation plans in Texas.

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Research recommends getting bums off seats
Sitting for long periods can be bad for your health, even if you exercise regularly.

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Physical Activity Associated With Healthier Aging
Physical activity appears to be associated with a reduced risk or slower progression of several age-related conditions as well as improvements in overall health in older age, according to a commentary and four articles published in the January 25 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

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Dementia risk higher for NFL players
Former professional football players suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or other memory-related conditions at rates far higher than the general population, a new study commissioned by the National Football League shows.

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