The Physical Activity Paradox: Not All Forms of Exercise Lower Your Dementia Risk. This Type Raises It
Researchers found leisure-time exercise was linked to a 24% lower dementia risk, while work-related activity and active commuting were associated with higher risk.
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Best types of exercise for cutting dementia risk revealed in study of 4.2 million people
Scientists have revealed a striking paradox at the heart of physical activity and brain health, drawing on data from more than 4.2 million individuals across 30 countries to examine how different forms of exercise affect dementia risk.It transpires that recreational pursuits such as walking, cycling, running, and swimming are associated with a significantly lower likelihood of developing dementia. Physically demanding occupations, by contrast, a…
An analysis of 4.2 million people has rendered obsolete the myth that "every exercise adds up" and has shown that physical work is not only not exercise, but can seriously affect cognitive function. While running or pedaling reduces the risk of dementia by 24%, killing oneself to work physically increases it in a heartbreaking 20%. To exercise voluntarily is healthy, but when the routine is repetitive and imposed by the work being done, fatigue …
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NationofChangeThe physical activity paradox: not all forms of exercise lower your dementia risk – this type raises it
New Africa/Shutterstock.comNot all physical activity is equal when it comes to protecting the brain from dementia. Where and why we move may matter more than most people realise. A large new review of studies published in The Lancet Public Health found that leisure-time physical activity – such as sport, dancing or going to the gym – was linked to a 24% lower risk of dementia. Housework was linked to a 15% lower risk, although this finding came …
Why Exercise at Work May Not Protect the Brain
For years, exercise has been promoted as one of the best ways to protect the brain as people grow older. But a large new study suggests that the reason people are physically active may matter almost as much as how much they move. Researchers at the University of Southern California found a striking difference between […] The post Why Exercise at Work May Not Protect the Brain appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.
The physical activity paradox: not all forms of exercise lower your dementia risk – this type raises it
Not all physical activity is equal when it comes to protecting the brain from dementia. Where and why we move may matter more than most people realise. A large new review of studies published in The Lancet Public Health found that leisure-time physical activity – such as sport, dancing or going to the gym – was linked to a 24% lower risk of dementia. Housework was linked to a 15% lower risk, although this finding came from just one study. Occup…
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