The Type of Sitting That Protects Your Brain

New research from Sweden finds that replacing passive screen time with mentally stimulating activities such as reading or working may reduce dementia risk.
The Type of Sitting That Protects Your Brain
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Most of us spend a good part of our day either parked on the couch or at our desks, but not all sitting is created equal.

New research suggests that switching zoning out in front of the TV for activities such as reading a book or working on a project could give your brain a boost that lowers your risk of dementia later on.

George Citroner
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.