A study of 296 older adults from the Harvard Aging Brain Study found that taking over 5000 steps daily may slow the progression of early Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by reducing tau protein accumulation in the brain. Participants were divided into four activity groups, and those with higher step counts showed a slower cognitive and functional decline. The study highlights the importance of physical activity in managing AD, independent of amyloid-beta pathology. The research was supported by the National Institutes of Health and a Doris Duke Charitable Foundation award.
The Takeaway: Taking at least 5000 steps daily may slow the progression of early AD by reducing tau protein accumulation in the brain.
Cited from Medscape