Physical activity reduces the risk of suffering from some type of dementia – RTVC

In addition to physical activity, the greater cognitive demand leads to less chance of developing some type of dementia Report: Sergio Martínez / Lorenzo Saavedra An investigation in the United States has confirmed the relationship between a sedentary lifestyle and dementia. In addition to daily physical activity, it has been shown that the greater the cognitive demand, the less chance of suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Spending hours on a computer, rather than in front of the television, cuts the risk of dementia in half. Over time, sedentary life is the enemy of good brain health. But not all sedentary lifestyles cost the same. For example, spending hours in front of the computer and not in front of the television reduces the risk of dementia from 40 to 20%. Scientific evidence shows that activities that demand greater effort from our brain significantly reduce cognitive decline. The brain, like any muscle, needs to continue to be exercised to maintain its capabilities. The ideal is to maintain a daily routine of moderate physical activity. The problem, at older ages, is the absence of stimuli in the environment. The challenge for public services is to generate and promote spaces that enhance social interaction.