Afghanistan, Sept. 21 -- A UK study found cycling lowers dementia risk by 19 percent and Alzheimer's by 22 percent, reinforcing evidence that physical activity protects long-term brain health.
A major study in the United Kingdom has found that cycling is associated with a 19 percent lower risk of dementia and a 22 percent lower risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to other forms of transport. With more than 55 million people worldwide currently living with dementia, researchers warn the number could triple by 2050.
The research tracked over 480,000 people across Britain for 13 years, making it one of the largest studies of its kind. Results were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and build on growing evidence tha...