A new study reveals that sitting for more than 10 hours a day may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia,
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according to researchers at the University of Southern California and the University of Arizona.
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Seniors who were sedentary for 12 hours a day faced a 63% higher risk of developing dementia within seven years compared to those sitting for nine and a quarter hours or less.
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Shockingly, those who were sedentary for 15 hours a day had a staggering 220% higher risk of dementia in that short timeframe.
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The study involved nearly 50,000 participants, all initially free from dementia symptoms.
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The research found a significant relationship between extended periods of sedentary behavior and a heightened risk of all-cause dementia in older adults.
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While little additional benefit was observed for sitting less than the average of about nine and a quarter hours daily, the risk of dementia increased significantly above the 10-hour mark.
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Although causation still needs further exploration, these findings align with previous research demonstrating that prolonged sitting negatively impacts overall health and cognitive well-being.
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Another study published in the British Medical Journal also highlighted the detrimental effects of excessive sitting on cognitive health.
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Walking approximately 10,000 steps a day was linked to a potential 50% reduction in dementia risk, according to a previous U.K. study.
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The alarming prevalence of dementia in the U.S. and its devastating impact on individuals and their loved ones underscores
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the importance of taking proactive steps to reduce its risk, even if it means avoiding prolonged periods of sitting.
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