Weightlifting can slow biological brain aging in older people

Weightlifting can slow biological brain aging in older people

Weight training may help keep your mind young. New research published in Gero science Our findings suggest that older adults who engage in regular strength training can actively slow down the brain’s biological aging process. These findings provide evidence that strength-building exercise has widespread benefits for long-term cognitive health. Scientists have consistently linked physical exercise … Read more

People are encouraged to speak out about bipolar disorder

Arlene Bailey

Arlene Bailey is a country and folk music singer and Aware Lived Experience Ambassador from County Kildare. On a cool spring day on the banks of the Grand Canal in Naas, she shares her experience of living with bipolar II disorder. “I tend to have extreme mood swings,” she says. “Of course, there are times … Read more