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Just 35 Minutes of Weekly Exercise Cuts Dementia Risk 41%

2/26/2025

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A groundbreaking study involving nearly 90,000 U.K. adults reveals that dedicating just 35 minutes a week to moderate-to-vigorous exercise can slash dementia risk by an astonishing 41%. Increasing activity to over 140 minutes weekly can lower that risk even further, by 69%. This vital exercise boosts brain health by improving blood flow and reducing inflammation, safeguarding cognitive function.

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A groundbreaking study involving nearly 90,000 U.K. adults reveals that dedicating just 35 minutes a week to moderate-to-vigorous exercise can slash dementia risk by an astonishing 41%. Increasing activity to over 140 minutes weekly can lower that risk even further, by 69%. This vital exercise boosts brain health by improving blood flow and reducing inflammation, safeguarding cognitive function.