Just 5 Minutes of Exercise Daily May Help Reduce Dementia Risk in Elderly

Recently, one study showed that a five-minute dose of physical activity each day is sufficient to significantly reduce the risk of dementia in the elderly. Johns Hopkins scientists found that 35 minutes of moderate-to-high intensity physical activity each week lowered the risk of dementia by about 41% over a four-year period. This corresponds with larger evidence showing that physical activity translates to reduced risk of dementia. The study underscores the importance of incorporating any level of physical activity into a day for the elderly, frail or not, because it has been shown to improve brain health and lower risks of dementia

Source: Free Pre Journal, Gulf News