On Monday, Swedish researchers reported that exercising at least twice a week can cut the chances of Alzheimer’s by 60 percent.
Scientists at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden randomly selected 1449 people between the ages of 65 and 79 who had been previously surveyed about their leisure-time physical activity. Original surveys were done in 1972, 1977, 1982, and 1987. Once resurveyed, the researchers found that those who exercised at least twice a week had a 60 percent lower chance of Alzheimer’s than the sedentary group.
Dr Kivipelto states: “These findings may have wide implications for preventive healthcare; if an individual adopts an active lifestyle in youth and at midlife, this may increase their probability of enjoying both physically and cognitively vital years later in life¨.
