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Even walking regularly every day can reduce the risk of dementia by up to 50%, a study has found.
According to the medical community on the 12th, the results of a study observing the correlation between walking and the risk of dementia in 78,430 British adults was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA Neurology). The average age of the participants was 61.1 years, and there was no dementia or cardiovascular disease at the start of observation. The average observation period was 6.9 years, and dementia developed in 866 patients (1.1 patients).
The researchers found that the number of steps was associated with the development of dementia.
Participants who walked 9,800 steps a day reduced their risk of dementia by 50%. Gait above this number did not lower the risk of developing dementia. The study found that walking 3,800 steps a day lowered the risk of dementia by 25%.
Gait intensity was also associated with dementia.
A speed of 40 steps per minute or more, rather than a leisurely walk, was found to be more helpful in reducing the risk of dementia.
To prevent dementia, regular exercise, smoking cessation, weight control, and a healthy diet are recommended. Experts emphasize that regular exercise has the greatest influence on the risk of dementia.
“More walking daily is associated with a lower risk of developing all types of dementia,” the researchers said. “The optimal amount is estimated to be 9,800 steps per day, just under 10,000 steps. Gait intensity led to a stronger association.” said.