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. 2017 Feb 17;17:209. doi: 10.1186/s12889-017-4090-5

Table 5.

The messaging statement

Regular participation in physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Among older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, regular physical activity can improve performance of activities of daily living and mobility, and may improve general cognition and balance.