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Stephen Beech

Sedentary Seniors More Likely At Risk Of Dementia: Study

People over the age of 60 who spend a lot of time seated are more likely to get dementia, a new study warns. PHOTO BY TIMA MIROSHNICHENKO/PEXELS 

People over the age of 60 who spend a lot of time seated are more likely to get dementia, a new study warns.

American researchers using UK data found that senior citizens who spend higher than average amounts of time sitting watching telly or driving are at increased risk of developing the degenerative condition.

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