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Study: Exercise Can Protect People at High Risk of Alzheimer’s

Staying active is good for the body, and the latest research shows it might benefit the mind as well.

In a study of individuals who carried a high-risk gene for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers found that those who exercised showed greater brain activity in memory-related regions than those who were sedentary. That additional burst of industry may help to protect them against cognitive decline.