Step Up: How Daily Steps Protect Your Brain and Delay Alzheimer's
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How Steps Can Protect Your Brain
Recent research reveals that walking just 3,000 steps a day may help delay Alzheimer’s symptoms, especially in those at higher risk. Scientists found that even modest increases in daily activity are linked to slower cognitive decline, offering hope for early intervention through simple lifestyle changes.
What the Study Found
Tracking older adults with no initial cognitive issues, researchers used pedometers and brain scans to measure physical activity and Alzheimer’s markers. Participants who walked 3,000 to 5,000 steps daily saw cognitive decline delayed by up to three years, while those reaching 5,000 to 7,500 steps experienced even greater benefits, with delays of up to seven years.
Why It Matters
This evidence highlights that physical activity can influence the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s, potentially slowing symptom onset. Starting early and staying active—even with small changes—could make a meaningful difference in brain health for aging adults.
