Physical activity of any intensity is associated with a 30% reduction in the risk of death in patients with dementia. This has been shown by a published study. British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM).
Scientists analyzed data from 60 thousand patients diagnosed with dementia in South Korea. The average age of the participants was 74 years, with three-quarters suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, 12.5% from vascular dementia and the remainder from other forms of the disease.
Physical activity before and after dementia diagnosis was associated with a reduced risk of death. The result was observed for any type of dementia and any load intensity. Moreover, the more time a person devoted to sports, the lower the risk of death.
The study does not prove a cause-and-effect relationship between exercise and reduced risk of death. However, scientists recommend doing at least 30 minutes of light activity at least five times a week or 20 minutes of vigorous activity three or more times a week. Those who met these criteria had a 30% lower risk of death than those who were sedentary.
High-intensity exercise was defined as running, aerobics, fast cycling, and climbing at altitude for more than 20 minutes. Moderate-intensity activities included brisk walking for more than 30 minutes, tennis, and cycling at a moderate pace. Light intensity was defined as walking for more than 30 minutes.
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Source: Gazeta
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