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Low-Intensity Exercise May Combat Alzheimer's Risk, Study Finds

4/25/2025

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Aladdin Shadyab, Ph.D., from UC San Diego, reveals a concerning truth: those with amnestic mild cognitive impairment face a 16% annual risk of developing Alzheimer’s. However, hope shines through the EXERT study, which suggests that low-intensity exercise could be a game-changer, potentially slowing cognitive decline in vulnerable older adults.

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Aladdin Shadyab, Ph.D., from UC San Diego, reveals a concerning truth: those with amnestic mild cognitive impairment face a 16% annual risk of developing Alzheimer’s. However, hope shines through the EXERT study, which suggests that low-intensity exercise could be a game-changer, potentially slowing cognitive decline in vulnerable older adults.