Physical exercise doesn’t slow down dementia once it appears, study shows

Source: https://sharpbrains.com/blog/2018/05/21/physical-exercise-doesnt-slow-down-dementia-once-it-appears-study-shows/

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Exercise ‘doesn’t slow’ progression of dementia (NHS Choices):

“A trial in which people with dementia took part in a moderately intense exercise programme for 4 months found their mental decline did not slow and may even have worsened faster than in people who did not take part in the programme…While the exercise programme did improve people’s physical fitness, at least in the short term, it did not improve their quality of life or ability to care for themselves, or the quality of life of those caring for them.

It’s important to note this does not change what we know about …

Source: https://sharpbrains.com/blog/2018/05/21/physical-exercise-doesnt-slow-down-dementia-once-it-appears-study-shows/

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Exercise ‘doesn’t slow’ progression of dementia (NHS Choices):

“A trial in which people with dementia took part in a moderately intense exercise programme for 4 months found their mental decline did not slow and may even have worsened faster than in people who did not take part in the programme…While the exercise programme did improve people’s physical fitness, at least in the short term, it did not improve their quality of life or ability to care for themselves, or the quality of life of those caring for them.

It’s important to note this does not change what we know about …

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