Limiting this will not only boost brain health, but also heart health and mental health.
A 2020 study inTranslational Psychiatryyielded similar results.
What’s the Sedentary Lifestyle-Dementia Connection?
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How Much Physical Activity Do You Need?
A moderate-intensity activity can be a brisk walk, whereas a vigorous-intensity activity can be going for a run.
The idea is to move more while being mindful of whats safe for you to do.
Even if these recommendations seem far-fetched right now, any movement helps.
First and foremost, USDHHS recommends moving more and sitting less throughout the day.
McCaskill suggests setting a movement timer to help you remind yourself to take these breaks.
I recommend actually scheduling your activity to ensure you accomplish it.
It can also help to schedule it with a friend and turn it into a social activity.
To do so, you dont have to stress about doing long.
formal workouts every day; even taking breaks to go for short walks throughout the day helps.
