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Extended Sitting Linked to Cognitive Decline in Seniors

5/19/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Vanderbilt University and the University of Pittsburgh uncovers a troubling connection: adults over 50 who sit for extended periods face heightened risks of cognitive decline and brain shrinkage, particularly if they carry the APOE-e4 gene. The findings suggest that cutting back on sitting could safeguard brain health and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, regardless of physical activity levels.

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A groundbreaking study from Vanderbilt University and the University of Pittsburgh uncovers a troubling connection: adults over 50 who sit for extended periods face heightened risks of cognitive decline and brain shrinkage, particularly if they carry the APOE-e4 gene. The findings suggest that cutting back on sitting could safeguard brain health and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, regardless of physical activity levels.