How does prolonged sitting cause brain shrinkage?

individuals who sit for a longer time period are at an increased risk of experiencing a cognitive decline

Prolonged sitting raises Alzheimer’s risk even if you exercise, study
Prolonged sitting raises Alzheimer’s risk even if you exercise, study

A recent study revealed that individuals who sit for a longer time period are at an increased risk of experiencing a cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disease, Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers discovered that sedentary behaviour is an independent risk factor for Alzheimer's disease if people follow the recommended 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week.

The study involved more than 400 adults and 50 elderly individuals who wore devices that diligently monitored their activity for one week.

Over a period of seven years, the participants were assessed through a series of neuro-psych exams and brain scans.

Prolonged sitting may faster brain shrinkage

The results indicated that individuals who followed a sedentary lifestyle showed an expedited brain shrinkage and had poor performance on memory and information processing tests.

Despite following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC’s) recommended guidelines for exercise, 87% of the participants experienced cognitive decline.

According to the senior authors, “Our study showed that reducing sitting time could be a promising strategy for preventing neurodegeneration and subsequent cognitive decline.”

The researchers concluded that even after following regular physical activity, prolonged sitting may significantly contribute to cognitive declines. Prioritising movement all day may help you minimise the long-term risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Read more : Health
Researchers find effective non-drug treatments for Knee Arthritis
Researchers find effective non-drug treatments for Knee Arthritis
Hydrotherapy also found to be effective against knee arthritis, which is performed in warm water to ease pain
Eating more fruits and veggies may improve your sleep quality, study
Eating more fruits and veggies may improve your sleep quality, study
Results indicated individuals who ate more fruits, and vegetables showed fewer disruptions in their sleep
Improving emotional well-being may keep your memory sharp, study
Improving emotional well-being may keep your memory sharp, study
Results indicated a link between higher levels of well-being and improved memory
FDA approves first twice-a-year and cost-effective HIV prevention shot
FDA approves first twice-a-year and cost-effective HIV prevention shot
Lenacapavir is the second long-acting drug approved to prevent HIV
Chicken Alfredo meals recalled nationwide due to Listeria outbreak
Chicken Alfredo meals recalled nationwide due to Listeria outbreak
Recall has been announced amid a listeria outbreak that hospitalised 17 people and led to three deaths and one pregnancy loss
HIV drug found to be effective against diabetic eye disease
HIV drug found to be effective against diabetic eye disease
Results indicated that patients who received 'Lamivudine' could be able to read up to 10 more letters on an eye chart
Drinking coffee may increase your life, study
Drinking coffee may increase your life, study
Individuals who consumed black coffee or coffee with small amounts of sugar and saturated fat benefited the most
Urgent health warning issued in Potts Point, Sydney, due to legionnaires’ disease
Urgent health warning issued in Potts Point, Sydney, due to legionnaires’ disease
Three individuals from Potts Point, aged between their 40s and 70s have contracted the disease
Marijuana may increase the risk of dying from cardiac disease, study
Marijuana may increase the risk of dying from cardiac disease, study
Results found 29% increased odds of ACS, blockage in arteries that leads to reduced blood flow, and 20% increased odds for stroke
Everyday habits that can cause severe harm to liver
Everyday habits that can cause severe harm to liver
From alcohol to lack of physical activities, here's how you are putting your most hard-working organ in danger
New AI tool provides accurate skin cancer diagnoses, study
New AI tool provides accurate skin cancer diagnoses, study
Results indicated that PanDerm provides accurate findings, with only 5% to 10% of the data normally needed for diagnoses
Kraft Heinz to stop using artificial dyes in all products by 2027
Kraft Heinz to stop using artificial dyes in all products by 2027
The effort is part of US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s initiative named 'Make America Healthy Again' or MAHA.