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Just 35 Minutes Weekly Cuts Dementia Risk by 41%

2/22/2025

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Exercise Reduces Dementia

A groundbreaking study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health reveals that just 35 minutes of moderate exercise each week can slash dementia risk by an astonishing 41% in older adults. With nearly 90,000 UK participants, this research highlights that even small amounts of activity can significantly boost brain health, especially for those who are frail.

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Exercise Fights Alzheimer’s

A groundbreaking study reveals that regular aerobic exercise can dramatically lower Alzheimer’s disease markers in aged rats, with a stunning 63% reduction in tau tangles and 76% fewer amyloid plaques. This promising discovery has researchers excited to launch human trials, potentially unlocking a powerful weapon against Alzheimer’s.

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Exercise Reduces Dementia

A groundbreaking study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health reveals that just 35 minutes of moderate exercise each week can slash dementia risk by an astonishing 41% in older adults. With nearly 90,000 UK participants, this research highlights that even small amounts of activity can significantly boost brain health, especially for those who are frail.

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