Alzheimer’s: Household reduces the risk

The study quickly looked at more than half a million Britons and found that the greatest activity protecting against:Alzheimer’s to be Homework. The onset of this condition can be reduced by 35% if people do housework, walk or cycle regularly.

Another important factor is themeeting with friends and family, associated with reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 15%. The study analyzed mental activities and use of electronic devices in individuals with and without a higher genetic risk of dementia.

Our study found that physical activity, housework, and social visits are associated with a reduced risk of several forms of dementia.

Huan Song, author of the study of Sichuan University in Chengdu, China

The subjects studied are 501,376 people without dementia, with an average age of 56 years. They completed questionnaires about physical activity, but also about household chores, work, walking and cycling. Then other modules on mental activities, parenting questions, family relationships, local or club attendance, use of electronic devices. They were also asked if they had any relatives with dementia. The participants were followed for 11 years. Ultimately, 5,185 people in total developed dementia.

Individuals who exercise regularly have a 35% lower risk of dementia. Those in the household 21% and those who visit family and friends on a daily basis 15% less. This is what you should do often physical and mental activities it may reduce the risk of dementia. In practice, participants benefited from the protective effect of physical and mental activities, regardless of a hereditary family history of dementia.