Daily 5,000 steps may slow Alzheimer’s progression, researchers urge lifestyle focus
Source: uk.news.yahoo.com Key Points: Walking 5,000–7,500 steps daily may slow Alzheimer’s progression. Benefits plateau after 7,500 steps, with even 3,000–5,000 steps helping. Lifestyle factors like diet, social engagement, and mental activity also support brain health. A new U.S. study suggests that walking as few as 5,000 steps a day may help slow Alzheimer’s progression by reducing protein buildup and cognitive decline. Researchers from Mass General Brigham analyzed lifestyle patterns, medical records, and brain scans of nearly 300 older adults to determine the relationship between daily physical activity and Alzheimer’s-related changes. The study found that participants who took between 5,000 and 7,500 steps per day showed slower accumulation of tau protein and less cognitive decline over time. The findings, published on Nov. 4, indicate that even modest physical activity could offer meaningful protection against Alzheimer’s progression. Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurolog...