Einfache Änderungen des Lebensstils könnten das Demenzrisiko um 25 % senken. Regelmäßige Bewegung und etwa 7 Stunden Schlaf pro Nacht könnten die Gesundheit des Gehirns langfristig schützen. Langes Sitzen kann jedoch das Demenzrisiko erhöhen.
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/aging/dementia-risk-lifestyle-changes-middle-age-walking-sitting-sleep-rcna267107
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These simple lifestyle changes could decrease dementia risk by 25%
New research is the latest to show that people don’t need elaborate or expensive longevity hacks to stay mentally sharp as they age.
Regular exercise and about seven hours of sleep a night could protect brain health in the long term, a study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One found. Long bouts of sedentary behavior may increase dementia risk.
It’s the latest data to show that people don’t need elaborate and expensive longevity hacks to stay mentally sharp as they age. Simple lifestyle changes could reduce a person’s risk of late-onset dementia by as much as 25%, according to the study.
For those interested, here’s the link to the peer reviewed journal article:
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0343621
What would be the median dementia risk? Like 4 percent? So reducing by 25 percent would result in a new 3 percent change?