A new study reported in Lancet Neurology has concluded that people in their late 40’s and early 50’s could reduce their risk of dementia by about 50%, and those with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease could see a reduction of of risk of about 60% by incorporating a fitness regimen that includes a physical activity that is enough to cause breathlessness and sweating and lasts 20-30 minutes at least twice per week.
Sounds like a small price to pay to remain healthy and vital into old age! You can read more about it at news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4304822.stm

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