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1 1  **Taking more steps a day might reduce dementia risk**
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3 3  The article discusses a study that found a correlation between taking more steps each day and a reduced risk of developing dementia. The study tracked the physical activity of over 2,000 adults, with an average age of 61, for three years. Those who took at least 3,800 steps a day had a lower risk of developing dementia compared to those who took fewer steps. The study also found that taking more steps was associated with a larger hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for memory and spatial navigation. The article suggests that walking can be an easy and accessible way to promote brain health and reduce the risk of dementia [[(Solan, 2023)>>url:https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/taking-more-steps-a-day-might-reduce-dementia-risk#:~~:text=Taking%20at%20least%203%2C800%20steps,age%2061%2C%20for%2034%20months.]].
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5 +**Social isolation linked to an increased risk of dementia, new study finds**
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7 +The article reports on a study that found a link between social isolation and an increased risk of developing dementia. The study looked at data from over 5000 participants aged 65 and older, with an average age of 73, who were followed for up to 12 years. The researchers found that those who were socially isolated had a 27% increased risk of developing dementia compared to those who were not socially isolated. The study also found that even small social interactions could have a protective effect against dementia. The article suggests that simple interventions aimed at reducing social isolation in older adults could be meaningful in preventing dementia ([[Radde, 2023)>>https://www.npr.org/2023/01/17/1149512488/social-isolation-dementia-risk-study]].