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Five minutes of exercise a day may cut dementia risk in older people by 41%, research shows

Upping physical activity may lower the risk of neuropsychiatric diseases, including anxiety, depression, and dementia, according to preliminary research based on data from over 73,000 adults.
Dr. Jia-Yi Wu emphasized that engaging in any physical activity is beneficial for mental health.
Dr. Scott Russo highlighted that data showed more physical activity was beneficial for conditions such as dementia and depression.
Engaging in daily activities like walking or gardening can protect brain health, according to Dr. Wu.

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Research Explains Why Seniors Should Aim to Combat a Sedentary Lifestyle

According to research in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine, people are likely to become more sedentary as they age.

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Boosting Physical Activity May Lower Dementia, Depression Risk

Engaging in daily moderate-to-vigorous exercise could help keep a number of brain disorders at bay, including dementia.

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Dementia risks could be cut by 41% by doing five minutes of exercise a day, study shows

A new study has highlighted the relationship between dementia and exercise.

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Five minutes of exercise could cut dementia risk by 41%

The study has revealed the relationship between exercise and dementia

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New study uncovers unexpected activity that may keep brain sharp later in life: 'Use it or lose it'

Do you want to keep your brain sharp into your golden years? Then pick up a shovel and get planting! A study from the University of Edinburgh has linked gardening with improved thinking skills as we age. The researchers looked at the lifestyles of hundreds of older adults, finding that those who spent time gardening had better cognitive function in later life than those who did not. "Engaging in gardening projects, learning about plants, and gen…

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Functional exercises help maintain muscle mass, mobility

Completing such everyday tasks as getting up from a chair or bending down to pick up objects done with ease in your 20s seem a bit more challenging in your senior years.

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