Research demonstrated that what older adults do when they are sitting influences their risk of dementia. According to a recent study by the University of Southern California and University of Arizona researchers, those 60 and older who spend a lot of time watching TV or partaking in other passive,
researchers, those 60 and older who spend a lot of time watching TV or partaking in other passive, sedentary behaviors may be more likely to develop dementia.
“We know from past studies that watching TV involves low levels of muscle activity and energy use compared with using a computer or reading,” he said. “And while research has shown that uninterrupted sitting for long periods is linked with reduced blood flow in the brain, the relatively greater intellectual stimulation that occurs during computer use may counteract the negative effects of sitting.
The researchers analyzed hospital inpatient data to identify dementia diagnoses after an average of almost 12 years of follow-up. 3,507 positive cases were discovered.
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