Summary:
- Prolonged sitting, defined as sitting for more than 6 hours per day, has been linked to an increased risk of developing dementia later in life.
- The study found that people who sat for more than 6 hours per day were 1.5 times more likely to develop dementia compared to those who sat for less than 3 hours per day.
- Experts suggest that regular physical activity and breaking up long periods of sitting can help reduce the risk of dementia and other health problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle.