We last spoke about two recent studies that looked at preventing or slowing down the start of dementia. It is important to recognize that there are a number of types of dementia, not just the dreaded 'Alzheimer's Disease' that we probably all hear the most about. In fact, the second largest number of patients with 'dementia' suffer from 'vascular dementia'. It is probable that people who have vascular dementia (often found in those with heart disease or stroke) will benefit even more than those with Alzheimer's disease, according to an Italian study by Dr Giovanni Ravaglia, at University Hospital S. Orsola Malpighi. The study found that those who exerted the most energy, were 27% less likely to develop vascular dementia. That is a significant enough number to pay attention to and get inspired by- don't you agree??
So, does this mean you can only walk or do aerobic excercise? Not necessarily- some of the day to day activites that we all do can help- such as gardening, housework or climbing steps.
Again- what are you waiting for??
Next up, how about excercise for our brain?
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