Thursday, October 2, 2014

The Physically Fit May Be Less Likely to Die a Dementia-Related Death


Dementia-related deaths are increasing in the US, but a 2012 study of 60,000 Americans indicates that physical activity is likely to reduce that risk.
Participants were ranked by their fitness levels and a follow up was done about 17 years later.  Those in the "low fitness" category died from dementia-related causes at twice the rate of the physically fit.