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Walking may be the brain’s best defense against Alzheimer’s

By - Ted Escobedo 17 hours ago   1 min read

Walking a few thousand steps daily may help hold off Alzheimer’s for years, a Mass General Brigham study found. Even moderate physical activity slowed both cognitive decline and the buildup of harmful tau proteins in the brain. The researchers say these results show lifestyle changes can meaningfully delay Alzheimer’s symptoms, especially in early stages.

   Adding even a modest number of steps to your daily routine may help delay the advancement of Alzheimer's disease, especially among those most vulnerable to it, according to new research. In a study published in Nature Medicine, scientists from Mass General Brigham found that greater physical activity was linked to slower cognitive decline in older adults who had higher levels of amyloid-beta, a protein strongly tied to Alzheimer's.
Know more: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251104013008.htm


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