Dementia Risk Linked to Sedentary Activities, Study Finds

Study in American Journal of Preventive Medicine found passive sedentary behaviors linked to higher dementia risk.
Mentally active sedentary behaviors require cognitive engagement, while passive ones do not.
Replacing passive time with active behavior reduces dementia risk by 7%.
Adding active behavior reduces risk by 4%; combining with physical activity reduces it by 11%.
Social interaction and group hobbies support brain health.
Study shows association, not causation; other factors like diet, sleep, and fitness matter.
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