Exercise for a half an hour twice a week during midlife can significantly cut a person's risk for dementia later, say researchers.
People in their late 40s and early 50s who do this could reduce their risk of dementia by about 50%, according to a study reported in Lancet Neurology.
Those who are genetically prone to Alzheimer's disease could see a reduction of about 60%, it adds.
Posted by Jill Fallon at October 5, 2005 10:32 PM | Permalink