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Physical exercise at midlife and risk of dementia three decades later

a population-based study of Swedish twins

Andel, R., Crowe, M., Pedersen, N.L., Fratiglioni, L., Johansson, B., & Gatz, M. (2008). Physical exercise at midlife and risk of dementia three decades later: a population-based study of Swedish twins. Journals of Gerontololy. Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences 63A (pp. 62–66)

Background: With the number of people with dementia increasing, identifying potential protective factors has become more important. We explored the association between physical exercise at midlife and subsequent risk of dementia among members of the HARMONY study. Conclusion: Exercise at midlife may reduce the odds of dementia in older adulthood, suggesting that exercise interventions should be explored as a potential strategy for delaying disease onset.

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Ross Andel
Michael Crowe
Nancy Pedersen
Laura Fratiglioni
Boo Johansson
Margaret Gatz

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