"The research confirms that reducing sitting time may be a promising strategy for preventing deterioration of neurological functions and the cognitive decline resulting from it," said the head of the research team from Vanderbilt University, according to Sky News. This statement underscores the study's implication that merely adhering to recommended exercise guidelines may not be sufficient to protect against the negative effects of prolonged sitting.
Neuroscientist Marissa Gogniat from the University of Pittsburgh also emphasized the importance of minimizing sedentary behavior. "Reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease is not just about exercising once a day," she stated, according to Scienze Notizie. Gogniat noted that decreasing the amount of time spent sitting is crucial for lowering the risk of cognitive decline associated with aging.
The findings challenge the common belief that physical activity can fully offset the detrimental impacts of extended sitting periods. Instead, the research suggests that prolonged sedentary behavior is an independent risk factor for brain deterioration. Volunteers who sat more exhibited more pronounced neural atrophy, including faster reductions in hippocampal thickness, regardless of their levels of physical exercise.
Previous studies have linked excessive sitting to heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. This new research adds neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's disease to the list of health concerns associated with a sedentary lifestyle. According to Vice News, "This brain shrinkage occurs even in individuals who engage in physical exercise for the duration recommended by specialists."
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