{"id":8172,"date":"2023-10-16T05:10:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-15T22:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8172"},"modified":"2023-10-16T05:10:03","modified_gmt":"2023-10-15T22:10:03","slug":"new-study-finds-link-between-sedentary-lifestyle-and-dementia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8172","title":{"rendered":"New Study Finds Link Between Sedentary Lifestyle and Dementia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">W<\/span>hen you think of dementia, you probably imagine a cognitive disease that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/older-adults-dementia\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/older-adults-dementia\/\">becomes more likely the older you get<\/a>\u2014particularly if you have a family history of it. But did you know that there are things you\u2019re doing\u2014perhaps even right this very moment\u2014that could be enhancing your chances of developing severe memory loss? According to <a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jama\/article-abstract\/2809418?guestAccessKey=24d4d81e-b39c-424e-b48c-7ed700d9da23&amp;utm_source=For_The_Media&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=ftm_links&amp;utm_content=tfl&amp;utm_term=091223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jama\/article-abstract\/2809418?guestAccessKey=24d4d81e-b39c-424e-b48c-7ed700d9da23&amp;utm_source=For_The_Media&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=ftm_links&amp;utm_content=tfl&amp;utm_term=091223\">a new study<\/a> funded by the National Institutes of Health, there is a link between having a sedentary lifestyle and dementia: Sitting stationary for 10 hours a day can significantly increase your likelihood of developing the disease later in life.<\/div>\n<p>Now, we know what you\u2019re thinking: 10 hours is a long time to be sitting\u2014but if you really think about it, taking into account the time you spend in a chair in the office, on the couch, in the car, or out to eat, it\u2019s really not that far of a stretch in modern times. (In fact, it\u2019s because of people\u2019s proclivity for extended periods of sitting that Apple has gone so far as to offer standing alerts on the Apple Watch.) And that\u2019s if you\u2019re able-bodied\u2014some of us have no choice other than to sit all day every day.<\/p>\n<p>This begs the question: What can you do while sitting to curb these cognitive health effects? To find out, we chatted with neuroscience researcher and neurodegenerative disease expert, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apollohealthco.com\/books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.apollohealthco.com\/books\/\">Dale Bredesen, MD<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sedentary-lifestyle-dementia\/\" current-title=\"New Science Shows Sitting 10 Hours a Day Increases Dementia Risk, but Here\u2019s What You Can Do if You Have No Other Choice\" current-image=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GettyImages-1357880899_418x278_true_70.webp\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-04-15\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sedentary-lifestyle-dementia\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sedentary-lifestyle-dementia\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sedentary-lifestyle-dementia\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>The risks of a sedentary lifestyle on brain health<\/h2>\n<p>Once upon a time, children and adults were up and moving upwards of 10 hours a day. The reason? Work, leisure, creating community, and simply having fun. Nowadays, thanks to technology, it\u2019s possible to make a living and be sufficiently entertained without so much as leaving your couch, much less home. As wonderful as technology is, it\u2019s a bit of a double-edged sword. After all, if you remain stationary for hours on end\u2014whether it\u2019s in pursuit of tackling a deadline, catching up on your favorite shows, or hitting a new high score\u2014you can inadvertently harm your health down the road.<\/p>\n<p>According to Dr. Bredesen, a stationary lifestyle can lead to adverse health effects like suboptimal metabolism, and, as recently shown, dementia. While all quite different, these downsides actually go hand in hand, as they all boil down to energetics and inflammation, Dr. Bredesen says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe most common form of dementia is Alzheimer\u2019s, and research has shown that this is largely driven by two factors,&#8221; he explains. Those are energetics (oxygenation, blood flow, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-zone-2-training\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-zone-2-training\/\">mitochondrial function<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.diabetes.org\/blog\/five-things-know-about-ketones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www2.diabetes.org\/blog\/five-things-know-about-ketones\">ketone level<\/a>) and inflammation (which is increased by pathogens, toxins, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/dr-josh-axe-leaky-gut-whats-your-type\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/dr-josh-axe-leaky-gut-whats-your-type\/\">leaky gut<\/a>, air pollution, poor dentition, etc.), according to Dr. Bredesen. \u201cA sedentary lifestyle reduces energetic support for the brain, and is often associated with poor nutrition, as well\u2014sitting on the couch and eating chips, for example\u2014which increases inflammation,&#8221; he says.<\/p>\n<h2>How to curb the effects of a sedentary lifestyle on cognitive function<\/h2>\n<p>Simply standing and walking more often throughout your day may not be feasible for everyone, like those who are wheelchair-bound or whose job requires long hours at a desk. If that\u2019s the case, Dr. Bredesen says that there are five key lifestyle habits that you can employ to support energetics and reduce inflammation, effectively warding off cognitive decline in the process.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Fill your plate with nutrient-dense foods<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cEat a plant-rich diet,\u201d Dr. Bredesen says. Prioritizing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/nutrient-dense-foods\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/nutrient-dense-foods\/\">nutrient-dense, plant-based foods<\/a> can help boost metabolism and digestion, prevent inflammation, and foster better health overall.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Move your body<\/h3>\n<p>Bredesen emphasizes the importance of daily exercise of 45 to 60 minutes, including both aerobic and strength training. \u201cThese [modalities] have different mechanisms of cognitive support,\u201d he explains. That doesn\u2019t mean you have to rigorously move your body, though. Bredesen says performing seated weight exercises, as well as banded movements counts. Another idea? Get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/are-desk-treadmills-worth-it\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/are-desk-treadmills-worth-it\/\">walking pad<\/a> to turn your traditional desk into a cognition-boosting workspace, if that&#8217;s an option for you.<\/p>\n<p>When working movement into your sedentary lifestyle, Dr. Bredesen says that resistance is everything. \u201cResistance training increases insulin sensitivity, one of the most important metabolic parameters for optimal cognition,\u201d he points out. \u201cIt also increases <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17108241\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17108241\/\">PGC-1alpha<\/a>, which enhances mitochondrial function, increases detox, and supports cognitive function.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>3. Prioritize sleep<\/h3>\n<p>As important as movement and diet are, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-much-deep-sleep\/#:~:text=We've%20said%20it,your%20mental%20and%20physical%20state.\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-much-deep-sleep\/#:~:text=We've%20said%20it,your%20mental%20and%20physical%20state.\">quality sleep has the biggest impact on your overall health<\/a>. Because of this, Dr. Bredesen recommends getting at least seven to eight hours of high-quality sleep per night. Specifically, he says to aim for at least \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-long-is-a-sleep-cycle\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-long-is-a-sleep-cycle\/\">one hour of deep sleep and at least 1.5 hours of REM sleep<\/a>.\u201d An easy way to track these numbers is with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sleep-wearables-review\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sleep-wearables-review\/\">sleep tracker<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Manage your stress<\/h3>\n<p>While movement, diet, and sleep can help you to lead a less stressful life, making time for meditation and other restorative practices, like yoga, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/deep-breathing-techniques\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/deep-breathing-techniques\/\">deep breathing<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sound-bath-benefits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sound-bath-benefits\/\">sound baths<\/a>, is also worthwhile, Dr. Bredesen says. There are plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/free-meditation-apps\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/free-meditation-apps\/\">free meditation apps<\/a> to help you cultivate more mindfulness and calm.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Train your brain<\/h3>\n<p>Sudoku, crossword puzzles, and even Wordle have one thing in common: They boost brain activity. According to Dr. Bredesen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/exercises-for-the-brain\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/exercises-for-the-brain\/\">brain training is essential for maintaining cognitive health<\/a>. He suggests looking into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brainhq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.brainhq.com\/\">Brain HQ<\/a> to challenge your noggin.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-thin post-citations mt-[40px] mb-[30px]\" data-module-init=\"main-2020\/post-citations\" data-module-immediate=\"true\">\n<hr class=\"!border-seafoam-dark mb-[24px]\"\/>\n<div class=\"post-citations-content flex flex-col gap-[24px]\">\n<p>Well+Good articles reference scientific, reliable, recent, robust studies to back up the information we share. You can trust us along your wellness journey.<\/p>\n<div>\n<ol class=\"!ml-[18px] !mt-0\">\n<li>\n              Raichlen DA,\u00a0Aslan DH,\u00a0Sayre MK, et al. 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