A little movement in midlife could pay off for your brain years later
Exercise and healthy blood sugar levels in midlife may help slow cognitive decline decades later. Physical activity appeared especially beneficial for Mexican American adults, suggesting that some brain-protective factors may differ across populations.
Recent research from UT Health San Antonio suggests that physical activity and healthy blood sugar levels in midlife may help slow cognitive decline later in life, with particular benefits for Hispanic adults. The study, published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: Behavior & Socioeconomics of Aging, focused on 402 people in San Antonio, of whom 52% were Hispanic and the rest non-Hispanic white.
Physical activity was found to be especially linked to slower cognitive decline among Hispanic participants, while lower fasting blood glucose levels were associated with slower decline among non-Hispanic white participants. The findings highlight the importance of cardiovascular health in mitigating the risk of dementia, especially in high-risk populations like many Hispanic individuals.
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