Encouraging results from brain researchers at Washington University reveal that physical activity may delay or prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s in individuals who are genetically predisposed to it. In a small, obeservational study (does not prove cause and effect) of people at a single study center who carried a specific genetic risk (APOE epsilon-4) were able to wipe out their excess risk by meeting the American Heart Association excercise recommendations, even after adjusting for confounding factors.
PositiveTip: How are you doing with your physical activity? Make sure you are meeting the guidlines daily.