SMALL AMOUNT OF MODERATE OF VIGOROUS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ARE ASSOCIATED WITH BIG REDUCTION IN DEMENTIA RISK

A little movement could help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults, suggests a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

The researchers found that engaging in as little as 35 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week, compared to zero minutes per week, was associated with a 41% lower risk of developing dementia over an average four-year follow-up period. Even for frail older adults — those at elevated risk of adverse health outcomes — greater activity was associated with lower dementia risks. READ MORE

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