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Sitting Too Long Shrinks Brain, Risks Alzheimer's

5/22/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Vanderbilt University reveals that prolonged sitting can shrink the brain and impair cognition in adults over 50, regardless of their exercise habits. Tracking 404 volunteers, researchers found a direct link between sedentary behavior and neurodegeneration, heightening the risk of Alzheimer's. Cutting down on sitting time is vital for protecting brain health, especially for those at genetic risk.

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A groundbreaking study from Vanderbilt University reveals that prolonged sitting can shrink the brain and impair cognition in adults over 50, regardless of their exercise habits. Tracking 404 volunteers, researchers found a direct link between sedentary behavior and neurodegeneration, heightening the risk of Alzheimer's. Cutting down on sitting time is vital for protecting brain health, especially for those at genetic risk.