Facebook Twitter LinkedIn How much lower is the risk of dementia in people who do regular physical activity compared with sedentary people? 20 percent 25 percent 35 percent 40 percent Get moving: Your brain will thank you! According to a 2022 study, people who regularly participated in vigorous exercise such as swimming or cycling had a 35 percent lower risk of dementia compared to those with low levels of activity. Don’t care for sports? Even cleaning the house can count as exercise. Find something you love to do.
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