Sit Less Resource #10: Sitting Less and Alzheimer’s
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themedalist
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This is an interesting study!
Walking, Gardening, Dancing And 12 Other Activities That Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk By 50%
According to the study:
Walking, Gardening, Dancing And 12 Other Activities That Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk By 50%
According to the study:
Those with the highest levels of calories burned saw a 50% reduction in their risk of Alzheimer’s. Almost any type of physical activity that makes your heart pump can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, new research finds.
The more calories people burned during aerobic activity, the lower their risk of Alzheimer’s, the scientists found.
Professor George Perry, Editor of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, said:
“Currently, the greatest promise in Alzheimer’s disease research is lifestyle intervention including increased exercise."
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Alzheimer's is a very scary thing. If exercise helps decrease the risk then I'm all for it. Count me in.1
