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Reduced Risk of Dementia and Alzheimers
Seniors who did as little as 15 minutes a day of modest exercise such as walking on a treadmill desk three days a week reduced their risk of developing dementia by about 30% according to recent studies.
The study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, suggests that even a short, brisk walk every day might ward off the disease. The study adds to a growing body of scientific research that suggests exercise is as good for the brain as it is for the body. The developers of the TrekDesk treadmill desk have launched a campaign to make more people aware of the powerful benefits of walking.
Daily exercise may delay the onset of Alzheimer's and reduce the number of people with the disease as well. Currently Alzheimer's, which is increasingly common after age 60, causes memory loss, confusion and behavioral changes and affects 4.5 million Americans. This number is expected to increase 4 fold by the year 2050. This number could be greatly reduced with proper lifestyle and exercise choices such as walking daily.
Developing the habit of walking daily also prevents many other diseases as shown by the numerous studies available here on the TrekDesk treadmill desk website.
Incorporating walking with a TrekDesk treadmill desk into your daily life while you are paying bills, reading, watching TV or talking on the phone offers the exercise component so necessary in battling the onset of this serious disease.