Healio (3/10, Jenkins ) reports early study results suggest that “people who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity may be less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders compared with those with more sedentary behavior.” Researchers found that “moderate to vigorous physical activity had a strong protective effect on neuropsychiatric diseases…whereas more sedentary time was a risk factor.” They stated, “Our findings reinforce a dose-response relationship between physical activity and health benefits, supporting public health guidelines and highlighting exercise as a cost-effective and accessible preventive strategy, particularly for high-risk populations.” Preliminary results from the study will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s Annual Meeting.
Related Links:
— “Exercise tied to reduced risk for some neuropsychiatric diseases,” Cassandra Jenkins, Healio, March 10, 2025 — Free registration required