The cause of Alzheimer’s disease is unknown, but various studies suggest that its risk factors extend beyond genetics. Some studies have associated the disease with a dearth of physical activity. Others have linked Alzheimer’s disease to a lack of stimulating brainwork–fitting a use-it-or-lose-it scenario of cognitive decline.
A new study bolsters the view that both kinds of inactivity pose risks.
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