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One Common Type of Physical Activity Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
The meta-analysis of 4.2 million people found leisure exercise was linked to a 24% lower dementia risk, while job-related activity was linked to a higher risk.
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Why you move — not just how often — could affect dementia risk
(Photo/iStock) Share University Why you move — not just how often — could affect dementia risk USC research finds that physically strenuous work may not offer the same brain protection as voluntary leisure-time exercise and may even increase dementia risk. August 18, 2026 By Beth Newcomb For years, scientists have known that regular physical activity can help lower the risk of dementia. But new USC research suggests that it’s not only the a…
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