研究发现,每天步行大大降低了认知下降的风险,特别是在具有阿尔茨海默氏基因的人当中。 Daily walking significantly cuts cognitive decline risk, study finds, especially in those with Alzheimer's gene.

最近的一项研究表明,每天步行可以大大减少认知下降的风险,特别是对于遗传上容易患老年痴呆症的人而言。 A recent study indicates that walking daily can significantly reduce the risk of cognitive decline, especially for individuals with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease. 在10年期间,70-79岁的近3,000名参与者报告了他们的行走习惯。 Over a 10-year period, nearly 3,000 participants aged 70-79 reported their walking habits. 那些保持或增加行走速度的人在处理速度和执行功能方面表现出了改善,在拥有APOE4基因的人中取得了最大的好处。 Those who maintained or increased their walking showed improvements in processing speed and executive function, with the greatest benefits seen in those with the APOE4 gene. 研究人员建议每天多次步行,并保持一贯的习惯,以防止认知下降。 Researchers suggest walking multiple times daily and maintaining consistent habits to prevent cognitive decline.