US EditionTo stay sharper while aging, get active, challenge your brain, and eat healthy
UNITED STATES, JUL 28 – A U.S. study found regular cycling lowers dementia risk by 19% and Alzheimer’s by 22% in adults aged 60 to 79, highlighting the benefits of healthy lifestyle changes.
- Releasing initial results on Monday, the U.S. study of seniors at risk of developing dementia suggests regular cycling may help protect brain health long-term.
- The observational follow-up study found people who cycled regularly had a 19% lower risk of all-cause dementia and a 22% lower risk of Alzheimer’s.
- Scanning results revealed cyclists had larger hippocampal volumes, while walking alone did not show similar protective effects against Alzheimer’s.
- Participant Phyllis Jones, 66-year-old study participant, lost 30 pounds, saw her heart health improve, and felt sharper mentally and emotionally after adopting regular cycling.
- Amid calls for holistic health strategies, researchers noted that combining social engagement with exercise and dietary steps can reduce dementia risk.
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To stay sharper while aging, get active, challenge your brain, and eat healthy
Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier.
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Doctors have long encouraged physical activity and a healthy diet for brain fitness
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