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How physical activity can boost your brain health and reduce dementia risk

How physical activity can boost your brain health and reduce dementia risk

Summary

Daily exercise can help improve brain health and lower the chance of getting dementia. The Alzheimer's Association encourages people to add physical activity to their habits to protect their brains.

Key Facts

  • Physical activity is important for brain health.
  • Exercise can reduce the risk of developing dementia, a condition that affects memory and thinking.
  • The Alzheimer's Association is running a series called "Brain Health: From Awareness to Action."
  • Joanne Pike, the Association’s President and CEO, shared advice on exercise on CBS Mornings.
  • They promote a "6-Step Challenge" to help people include exercise in their daily routine.
  • More information is available at rethinkyourbrain.org.
  • This effort is part of the Alzheimer's Association’s "(re)think your brain" campaign.
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