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Yes, the chaotic sprint that you do when the driver appears to be about to close the door could actually help your brain.
The European Society of Cardiology has conducted a new study that tracked 96 408 people for one week, recording everything from gentle walking to sprinting.
Researchers then tracked who developed serious illnesses like dementia, heart diseases, diabetes, arthritis and liver problems or who died seven years later.
The results prove that daily drama is not always a waste of time.
The dementia risk for those who get out of air the most was reduced by 63%.
Also, they had a 40% lower risk of dying and a 60% reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
READ MORE:Cooking at home one meal a week can help reduce dementia risk.
The best part is? You don’t need to spend hours at the gym, even short bursts of activity, like stair sprints, fast walks between errands, or quick chases after the kids, adding up to just 15–20 minutes a week, made a real difference.
According to Professor Minxue Shen (one of the study’s authors), vigorous activity is good for the heart and blood vessels, reduces inflammation, and releases chemicals which keep the brain healthy.
Simple: a little bit of huffing or puffing is good for your health.
Practical tip: Add small sprints to each day. Race for the bus. Take the stairs twice. Or speed walk the last part to the store.
A warning: if you’re older or have health problems, check with a doctor first – a gentle walk is better than nothing.
Next time you are tempted to slow down, try channeling your inner sprinter.
You could save more than just the missed bus.
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