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  • Study: Exercise In Midlife Lowers Risk Of Dementia In Old Age

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    As you age, your metabolism naturally begins to slow down — it's your body's way of prepping for the reduced movement to be expected as you get older. That's why women sometimes find that losing weight and keeping it off isn't as easy as it once was. Exercising regularly helps keep your metabolism burning efficiently, so you can maintain a healthy weight and all of the perks that come with it.

    Physical activity in midlife seems to protect from dementia in old age, according to a study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland. Those who engaged in physical activity at least twice a week had a lower risk of dementia than those who were less active. The protective effects were particularly strong among overweight individuals. In addition, the results showed that becoming more physically active after midlife may also contribute to lowering dementia risk.
    Several modifiable risk factors for dementia have been suggested, but further refinement of this information is essential for effective preventive interventions targeted at high-risk groups. Leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) is a particularly important due to its broader effects on health in general and cardiovascular health in particular. Previous research has yielded inconsistent evidence on the association between LTPA and dementia, possibly because of short follow-up time, intensity of physical activity or population characteristics such as sex, …

    Exercise does not have to involve an extreme time commitment, but it does need to be performed consistently to be most effective. Always speak to your physician before beginning an exercise program to ensure you are in good enough health to begin.

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