Reduce the risk of dementia with physical activity. |Espresso Knowledge Shots

A large study found that reducing leisure-time sedentary behaviors and increasing light physical activity and exercise may significantly lower risk of developing dementia and dying from dementia. Even small amounts of daily activity in place of sitting may provide cognitive benefits. Explained by Dr. E.F.Rain. ///~Social media~///: These episodes of 'Espresso Knowledge Shots' or quick paper reviews are also available on the 'Decoding Healthcare Research' Podcast. You can find it as 'Decoding Healthcare Research' on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Enjoy! -Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @agora_health and on Facebook at Agora Health. -Find Dr. E.F.Rain as @dr.ef.rain on Instagram. Visit our website at agora-community.com, where you can access all our content and join our exclusive online community of healthcare professionals. It's the perfect place for networking, case discussions, conversations about our professional practice as healthcare professionals, and more! -Reference: Sun Y, Chen C, Yu Y, Zhang H, Tan X, Zhang J, Qi L, Lu Y, Wang N. Replacement of leisure-time sedentary behavior with various physical activities and the risk of dementia incidence and mortality: A prospective cohort study. J Sport Health Sci. 2023 May;12(3):287-294.