Alzheimer's exercise

Mental Health Nursing,  Mar 2006  

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A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that light exercise three times a week can cut the risk of developing Alzheimer's. The study followed 1740 people aged 65 or older who showed no sign of dementia at the start of the trial.

After six years, of the 1185 people who still showed no signs of dementia, 77 per cent said they exercised at least three times a week. Of the 158 who showed signs of dementia, only 33 per cent said they exercised regularly.

Doctor Eric Larson, who led the research, says even a little exercise can help those who have already started to experience the early signs of dementia. 'Even those elderly people who did modest amounts of gentle exercise, such as walking for 15 minutes three times a week, appeared to benefit,1 Larson said.

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