The new research chart describes the relationship between physical activity and dementia risks in detail, and the risk of reducing physical movement is significantly reduced.
One team led by the researchers at Johns Hopkins University in the United States showed that the risk of dementia is 41 % less than those who did not exercise at up to 35 minutes of middle school every week.
There were other encouraging results. Even the oldest people of us can increase the risk of dementia by increasing daytime activities, and even a few minutes a week can have a protective effect on brain health.
“According to our research, if you increase your physical activity for about 5 minutes a day, you can reduce the risk of dementia in the elderly.” Say Johns Hopkins Investigator AMAL WANIGATUNGA.
The researchers analyzed data on 89,667 adults with an average age of 4.4 years old. Using the dedicated activity tracker worn on the wrist, the data was recorded and the movement was recorded over time.
In addition, by recording what participants they recorded to develop dementia, researchers can connect their activities to the risk of dementia. Compared to those who did not exercise, the risk of dementia was 60 % lower for 36-70 minutes of physical activity per share and 63 % lower in 71-140 minutes.
For those who have worked more than 140 minutes a week, the risk of dementia has been reduced by 69 %. There are many potential factors from diet to genetics, so it does not prove direct causes and results, but it suggests that exercise and brain health are closely connected (as you can see in previous studies).
This connection was maintained somewhat the same for participants classified as weak. Researchers want to emphasize that anyone can get advantages from almost all additional exercises at any stage of life.
“This suggests that even weak or almost weak elderly can reduce the risk of dementia through low dose exercises.” Say Wani Ari.
So keep in mind that if you don’t think you have to exercise as much as you have to do, it’s not too late to start. Previous studies show that you can increase the time spending on moving and exercise for several years.
More research is needed to explore why this association exists, but it is reasonable that a healthier body means a healthier brain. Exercise has been shown to increase the size of the brain area associated with learning and memory.
“This is increasing that some exercises are better than nothing in relation to aging disorders that affect brain without treatment.” Say Wani Ari.
This study was published later. Journal American Medical Director Association.
