A new study published in the American Academy of Neurology has found that people who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity are significantly less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. The research analyzed data from over 73,000 individuals using wearable devices to track their activity levels.
The study showed that those with higher energy expenditure were 14% to 40% less likely to develop these conditions, while more time spent sitting increased disease risk by up to 54%. This suggests that promoting physical activity could be a key strategy in reducing the burden of neurological and mental health disorders.
The researchers used wearable devices to track objective measurements of movement and sedentary behavior. The study found that people who had moderate to vigorous physical activity energy expenditure were more likely to have lower disease risk, with an average daily energy expenditure of 1.22 kilojoules per kilogram compared to those who developed diseases.
The findings highlight the importance of promoting physical activity as a lifestyle change that can potentially lessen the burden of these diseases in the future. However, it’s worth noting that the study had a limitation, with only 96% of participants being white people, which may not apply to other groups.
Source: https://neurosciencenews.com/physical-activity-brain-dementia-28444