These simple lifestyle changes could decrease dementia risk by 25%

Kaitlin SullivanNBC NewsUpdated Apr 8, 2026, 6:00 PM

A new study shows that regular physical activity and getting the recommended amount of sleep may reduce dementia risk later in life.

A group of teens run into the ocean on a warm spring afternoon at Coney Island in New York on April 1.

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