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More evidence emerges suggesting that staying fit can help protect your brain health as you age. Image for illustration purposes
More evidence emerges suggesting that staying fit can help protect your brain health as you age. Image for illustration purposes

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  • Dementia affects more than 55 million people worldwide, with 10 million diagnosed every year.
  • Studies suggest that keeping fit helps to reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
  • A new study in older adults has shown that higher cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with better cognitive performance, even in people with a genetic predisposition for dementia.

Dementia is increasing in prevalence worldwide. It affects more than 55 millionTrusted Source people, and is the seventh leading cause of death globally.

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