{"id":493,"date":"2025-06-21T17:50:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T17:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dhsh.com.ng\/?p=493"},"modified":"2025-06-21T17:50:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T17:50:51","slug":"new-study-shows-how-exercise-protects-the-brain-from-alzheimers-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aprilhospital.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/21\/new-study-shows-how-exercise-protects-the-brain-from-alzheimers-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"New study shows how exercise protects the brain from Alzheimer\u2019s disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Past studies show that certain lifestyle changes \u2014 such as getting more physical activity \u2014 may help lower a person\u2019s risk for Alzheimer\u2019s disease or slow its progression.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A new study sheds light on how physical activity helps protect the brain from Alzheimer\u2019s disease on a cellular level.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scientists believe these findings may one day lead to new prevention and treatment strategies for Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers estimate that about\u00a032 million people Trusted Source\u00a0globally live with\u00a0Alzheimer\u2019s disease\u00a0\u2014 a type of\u00a0dementia\u00a0that affects a person\u2019s ability to think, communicate, and remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer\u2019s disease, past studies show that certain lifestyle changes may help decrease a person\u2019s risk for the disease or slow down its progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of these main lifestyle changes is\u00a0physical activity. A study published in April 2025 reported that increasing physical activity in\u00a0middle age Trusted Source\u00a0may help protect the brain from Alzheimer\u2019s disease. A study published in May 2025 says older adults who\u00a0sit less  Trusted Source\u00a0may lower their risk for the condition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Researchers estimate that about\u00a032 million people Trusted Source\u00a0globally live with\u00a0Alzheimer\u2019s disease\u00a0\u2014 a type of\u00a0dementia\u00a0that affects a person\u2019s ability to think, communicate, and remember. While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer\u2019s disease, past studies show that certain lifestyle changes may help decrease a person\u2019s risk for the disease or slow down its progression. 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