Dementia and Alzheimer's References

Question 1

Low physical activity is a major risk factor for Alzheimer’s

Answer 1

Tan et al, 2017

Question 2

30% increase in risk of dementia in sedentary populations irrespective of age, sex, education level or ethnicity

Answer 2

Yan et al, 2020

Question 3

Exercise is associated with a slight memory increase and execution function scores. Also, exercise induces changes in the hippocampus size.

Answer 3

Livingston, 2020

Question 4

Exercise enhances amyloid-beta clearance which is one of the main causes of Alzheimer’s disease

Answer 4

Lin et al, 2018