New Study Shows Exercise May Help Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
Regular exercise may help to protect against the development of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology.
The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, found that people who engaged in regular exercise had a 40% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease than those who did not exercise.
The study included over 2,000 people between the ages of 60 and 80. The participants were followed for an average of 10 years. During that time, over 200 people developed Alzheimer's disease.
The researchers found that people who engaged in regular exercise had a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, regardless of their age, sex, or ethnicity. The researchers also found that the benefits of exercise were greater for people who started exercising later in life.
The study provides further evidence that exercise may be an important factor in preventing Alzheimer's disease. Exercise has been shown to improve brain health in a number of ways. For example, exercise can increase the production of neurotrophic factors, which are proteins that help to protect and grow neurons.
Exercise can also improve blood flow to the brain and reduce inflammation. Both of these factors are thought to play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease.
If you are interested in reducing your risk of Alzheimer's disease, talk to your doctor about starting an exercise program. Exercise can be a great way to improve your overall health and well-being, and it may also help to protect your brain from Alzheimer's disease.
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