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Grace Walsh

The age you should start exercising regularly to ward off dementia has been revealed in new research - and it's not your 20s or 30s

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Whether it's taking up running for the first time or going to the gym, we're often told that you have to start early in life to reap the benefits. It can feel like you've missed the boat if you only take up strength training or walking workouts in your 40s.

Exercising in your 20s and 30s does naturally offer benefits that can follow you throughout life, from improved muscle mass to cardiovascular health, but research suggests it's never too late to start exercising to take care of your brain.

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