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Study: Cycling Cuts Young-Onset Dementia Risk by 40%

6/16/2025

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A groundbreaking study of 500,000 Britons reveals that cycling can slash the risk of young-onset dementia by an astonishing 40%. Conducted by Huazhong University, the research also shows cycling reduces overall dementia risk by 19% and Alzheimer's risk by 22%. This compelling evidence underscores cycling's vital role in enhancing brain health, particularly for those carrying the APOE-e4 gene.

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A groundbreaking study of 500,000 Britons reveals that cycling can slash the risk of young-onset dementia by an astonishing 40%. Conducted by Huazhong University, the research also shows cycling reduces overall dementia risk by 19% and Alzheimer's risk by 22%. This compelling evidence underscores cycling's vital role in enhancing brain health, particularly for those carrying the APOE-e4 gene.