3,000 steps per day might slow Alzheimer’s disease

High risk individuals who moved regularly saw delays in cognitive decline of up to 7 years

Two older people walk on a foliage-lined path.

For people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s, daily strolls of just about 30 minutes might be one way to preserve cognitive abilities.

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Taking just a few thousand steps daily could potentially stave off Alzheimer’s disease.