Can physical inactivity increase my chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease?

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Modifiable factors that can increase the chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease include the following:

• health-related factors (diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, traumatic brain injury, hearing loss, social isolation and depression)
• lifestyle factors such as physical inactivity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, a diet high in saturated fat and low in fruit and vegetable consumption, and low educational attainment; and
• environmental factors such as air pollution.

It is noteworthy that addressing these factors could potentially prevent around 40% of Alzheimer’s disease cases.

Oh yes, physical inactivity can increase one’s chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Read:https://physiosparks.com/2020/04/14/physical-activity-and-covid-19/

Source:

Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre