Did you know physical inactivity can lead to dementia? 

Dementia can happen to anybody, but the risk increases with age. It can also depend on a combination of age, genes, health and lifestyle.

So can exercise provide any protection?

On this episode, Gab and Sarah look at what dementia is, the main risk factors for developing dementia, and some promising research about the positive effects of exercise on long term cognitive health.

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Step on it! Walking is good for health but walking faster is even better, study finds https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/sep/13/step-on-it-walking-is-good-for-health-but-walking-faster-is-even-better-study-finds 

What types of exercise reduce dementia risk? https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/15/well/move/exercise-dementia-risk.html 

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