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If you’re worried about fructose making you fat, a new Canadian review of more than 40 studies…

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Pumping iron might also be good for your aging brain, according to new findings at the University of British Columbia. In a 6-month randomized trial of 86 women, ages 70-80, suffering mild cognitive impairment, those assigned to resistance training using machines and free weights significantly improved their scores on memory tests. The study compared resistance training with aerobic exercise (an outdoor walking program) and a control group that did only balance and stretching activities. The aerobic group got fitter but saw no memory benefits. In MRI scans of 22 participants, those in the weight-lifting group also saw significant functional changes in areas of the brain associated with cognition and memory. Researchers concluded that the study provides “novel evidence” of the benefits of strength training for those suffering mild cognitive impairment. — Archives of Internal Medicine …

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