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Smartwatches May Predict Dementia Risk, Study Reveals

2/6/2025

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A groundbreaking study involving nearly 50,000 participants in the UK reveals that smartwatches may hold the key to predicting dementia risk. Those who walked faster and stayed active slashed their risk by 40%, while excessive sleep and early bedtimes raised it by 60%. This research opens new doors for using fitness trackers in dementia screening, though more investigation is essential.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study involving nearly 50,000 participants in the UK reveals that smartwatches may hold the key to predicting dementia risk. Those who walked faster and stayed active slashed their risk by 40%, while excessive sleep and early bedtimes raised it by 60%. This research opens new doors for using fitness trackers in dementia screening, though more investigation is essential.