Moderate exercise twice weekly may slow dementia progression

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Twenty minutes of exercise twice weekly may help slow dementia progression in older adults with mild cognitive decline. A Texas A&M study analyzed data from adults aged 50 and older, finding moderate physical activity significantly lowered dementia risk compared to less active individuals. The research utilized longitudinal data from the Health and Retirement Study, assessing cognition through memory, working memory, and processing speed tests.


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