Sedentary behavior linked to increased Alzheimer's risk in older adults

Dementia warning: Habit that causes brain shrinkage linked to Alzheimer's risk - even in physically active people

Prolonged sitting or lying down could increase your risk of Alzheimer's disease, regardless of how much exercise you do, according to new research.New findings published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association suggest that being active during leisure time doesn't prevent Alzheimer's if you spend long periods being sedentary.Experts have traditionally recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise to combat health risks.…

Sedentary Time Tied to Brain Volume, Worse Cognition in Older Adults

(MedPage Today) -- More time spent sitting or lying down was linked with neurodegeneration and worse cognitive scores in older adults, even among people who were physically active, a 7-year study showed. In cross-sectional models, greater sedentary...

Sedentary behavior is an independent risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, 7-year study reveals

Over 6 million Americans are impacted by Alzheimer's disease, and researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh are discovering how lifestyle habits can impact the likelihood of developing the disease.

Sedentary behavior linked to increased Alzheimer's risk in older adults

Over 6 million Americans are impacted by Alzheimer's disease, and researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh are discovering how lifestyle habits can impact the likelihood of developing the disease.

New Alzheimer’s Association Report: Americans Want Early Diagnosis, Treatment and Are Open to Risk-Taking to Slow Disease Progression

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According to a new study conducted in the U.S., increased sedentarism in older adults is associated with worse cognition and shrinking of the brain