from: NBC News
SYNOPSIS: A new study suggests that simple lifestyle changes can reduce dementia risk by up to 25%. Regular exercise and at least seven or eight hours of sleep per night are linked to better brain health. Breaking up long periods of sitting has a significant positive effect on brain health, even with moderate exercise.
Sitting for over eight hours daily increases dementia risk by nearly 30%, while regular physical activity can decrease it by 25%. Akinkunle Oye-Somefun emphasizes the importance of incorporating both physical activity and reduced sedentary time. Phillip Hwang explains that physical activity boosts blood flow and reduces beta-amyloid, benefiting brain health. Sufficient sleep is crucial for the brain's waste removal processes and memory consolidation.
Ask the Lord to help us get up off our duff and get moving! Sitting for hours at a time is harmful to our physical and mental health!
