{"id":321327,"date":"2025-12-01T21:18:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T21:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/321327\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T21:18:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T21:18:12","slug":"physical-activity-shown-to-dramatically-reduce-dementia-risk-wftv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/321327\/","title":{"rendered":"Physical activity shown to dramatically reduce dementia risk \u2013 WFTV"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 A recent study reveals that exercising in middle age or later can significantly reduce the risk of dementia.<\/p>\n

The study found that individuals who engage in physical activity during middle age can lower their risk of developing dementia by 41%. <\/p>\n

Additionally, those who start exercising later in life can reduce their risk by 45%.<\/p>\n

These findings suggest that incorporating exercise into one\u2019s routine at any age can have substantial benefits for brain health.<\/p>\n

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