Walking is a great way to get exercise, but new research has found that those steps can also help reduce your risk of dementia. The study found that walking 10,000 steps each day can cut your risk of dementia by half. So if you’re looking for a way to stay healthy, be sure to make time for a walk each day.
Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s and can affect memory, concentration, and thought processes. Previous research has shown that aerobic exercises can help to increase blood flow to the brain and improve memory function, so it’s no surprise that walking 10,000 steps each day potentially reduces the risk of dementia.
