The best and worst ways to move -to reduce the risk of dementia: study

It turns out that your daily displacement can affect more than your road anger, it can also influence the way your brain ages.

New research published today suggests that the way to reach point A can significantly affect the risk of dementia.

“We have about 55 million people living with dementia and it is expected that the almost tripli number by 2050,” said Dr. Liron Sinvani, a geriatric and Northwell Health researcher who was not involved in the post.

“We know that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to dementia, which leads us to: What are the modifiable risk factors or things that we can change to our lives to reduce the risk of dementia? And physical activity is one of the main factors that it has been proposed over and over.”

That is why it may not be completely shocking for a new study to indicate that cycling is the gold standard to move in when it is reduced cognitive decay.

“One of the hypotheses they proposed was that cycling is a moderate intensity training and also requires balance,” Sinvani said about the study.

“It requires a more complex brain function than walking, which is why it may be a better reduction in dementia risk.”

If cycling to work sounds a little too Danish, walking is still a second that is worth it, but you may want to leave -out of subway, buses or, yes, even Ubers.

“Another interesting thing they found was that even when useful trips such as car or public transport were used, it seemed that driving had a little impact [on brain health] That public transport, “he said.

This could be due to the fact that driving requires more attention, coordination and decision -making skills, giving your brain training more than zoning on the train.

Ultimately, however, it’s about making lifestyle options that are realistic, but also give your brain a boost.

“We know that not being socially isolated is important. So going out and being active is very important,” he said.

For her, the study is not about exercising and doing this part of your routine, but thinking about the way you live your life. So instead of driving somewhere, take this bike and use active travel modes to move -as part of its lifestyle becomes very important. “”

Whenever people ask them what they can do to avoid dementia, their biggest advice is “anything that makes you out of doing things.”

“I think we see that it is not only physical activity, it is also in balance, and it really involves different parts of the brain,” he said.

If the choice is between walking and having a bicycle, would you suggest going with the bike, but if you are between walking and staying at home?

“I would say definitely walk,” he said.

The latest study is aligned with previous findings that say that two of the most modifiable factors to reduce the risk of dementia are exercise and socialization.

So, if you are really trapped over time, working with a friend is probably one of the best things you can do for your brain.