Regular physical activity at midlife and beyond may help lower dementia risk
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- Reviewed by Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
JAMA Network OpenUsing data from the Framingham Heart Study Offspring cohort, which began in the early 1970s, researchers identified about 4,300 participants who had each undergone a physical activity measurement during one of three life stages: early adulthood (ages 26 to 44), midlife (45 to 64), or late life (65 to 88). The researchers used participants’ reports of the time they spent in light, moderate, and heavy activity to produce a score that represented their activity level.
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About the Author
Matthew Solan, Former Executive Editor, Harvard Men's Health Watch
About the Reviewer
Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
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