Physical Activity Greatly Reduces the Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease

There is no current medical procedure, surgical technique, or prescriptive drug that can prevent or slow the progression of forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. However, there is something people can do to significantly reduce their chances of developing dementia or slow its progression that doesn't require medical treatment, doesn't cost anything, or have any negative side effects. In fact, it has numerous physical and mental benefits. Here to discuss this is Professor Laura Middleton of the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada.

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