Exercise can prevent Alzheimer’s - The Times 7th December 2007

Regular exercise can cut the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by a third while a lack of physical activity can lead to depression and dementia, according to scientists. A study by the University of Bristol, based on 17 trials, found that physical activity was associated with a 30-40 per cent reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Separate evidence presented to the British Nutrition Foundation conference linked a lack of exercise to depression and dementia.

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