Exercise may slow Alzheimer's
Exercise may slow Alzheimer's

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Published: September 30, 2008

Exercising and staying fit may slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.

"This offers hope for all of us,” said Jeffrey Burns, a neurologist at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. "Exercise is cheap. Everybody can do it.”

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About 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimer's. By 2050, that number could swell to to 16 million. But if ways can be found to postpone Alzheimer's by even two years, nearly 2 million cases could be avoided.

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Related Topics: Health and Fitness, Medicine, Medical Specializations, Neurology, Alzheimer's Disease, Geriatric Medicine

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