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With the responsibilities of adulthood, free time can be a rare commodity. Many of us find ourselves asking,"I barely have time to cook dinner. How can I find time to exercise regularly during the week?"published in the journal Nature Aging offers some good news for people who struggle to fit regular exercise into their weekday schedules.
The results showed that, compared to inactive adults, weekend warriors had a 26% lower risk of developing dementia, a 21% lower risk of stroke and a 45% lower risk of Parkinson's disease. The protective associations against depression and anxiety were consistent across age groups, both under and over 65. However, the reduced risks for dementia, stroke and Parkinson's disease were particularly pronounced in people over 65.
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