Cycling to work could help reduce dementia risk

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Cycling to work could be a way to reduce dementia risk, according to international researchers. The team looked at data from 479,723 people over a 13-year follow-up period, and found that cycling to work, or “mixed-cycling” (cycling along with other modes of transport), was associated with a lower incidence of all-cause dementia. Compared to those who had a non-active commute such as driving, walking was not found to help reduce dementia risk, but mixed-walking did see a slight reduction. The team says previous research generally supports exercise in improving dementia, but the current results suggest that the exercise, combined with the additional mental stimulation that comes with the ‘mixed’ activities, could be contributing to the reduced risk in this case.