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By Sharon O'Brien, About.com Guide to Senior Living since 2004

Exercise Reduces Risk of Dementia in Older Adults

Wednesday October 17, 2007
couple-Pierre Amerlynck-stock.jpg Exercise can certainly help you avoid holiday weight gain, but did you know regular exercise can also help you maintain good mental health? Increasingly, research shows that older adults who engage in a consistent exercise program reduce their risk of developing age-related dementia. Learn how much exercise helps to reduce your risk of dementiia, and what types of exercise are recommended.
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Additional Resources:

  • Aging Gracefully: Benefits of Senior Exercise
  • Poor Physical Performance Linked to Increased Risk of Demetia
  • Tips for Safe Senior Exercise
  • Normal Forgetfulness...or Dementia?
  • Resources for Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
  • Exercise and Fitness Over 50
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