The fitness paradox: work-based activity linked to higher dementia risk, leisure activity protects the brain
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A large meta-analysis of 74 studies (4.2 million people, ages 45–93 across 30 countries) shows exercise done at work is linked to a 20% higher dementia risk, while leisure-time activity lowers risk by about 24%, underscoring that not all physical activity yields brain benefits.
Topics:health#brain-health#dementia#health#leisure-time-physical-activity#occupational-physical-activity#physical-activity-paradox
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