Just 35 minutes of weekly exercise can reduce dementia risk

Small doses of exercise can greatly reduce dementia risk
A small weekly dose of moderate to vigorous exercise could significantly lower an older adult’s chances of developing dementia.
Just 5 minutes of exercise daily can ward off dementia risk in elderly: Study
Just five minutes of exercise, that is moderate to vigorous, daily can help the elderly stave off the risk of dementia, according to a study. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins University in the US showed that engaging in as little as 35 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week,
Study reveals just 5 minutes of exercise daily can cut dementia risk in old people by 41%
Dementia benefits from physical exercise, and even brief periods of activity that people may dismiss as insufficient can help reduce the risk.
No excuses: Just 35 minutes of weekly exercise can reduce dementia risk
In a nutshell Even minimal physical activity (as little as 5 minutes daily or 35 minutes weekly) was associated with a 41% reduced risk of dementia compared to no activity at all. The protective effects of exercise against dementia remained consistent regardless of frailty status,
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