While many of us could probably benefit from being more active, Thies says, the study isn't specific enough in telling people what sort of activities they should engage in to protect themselves from Alzheimer's. Nevertheless, Friedland says, the study serves as a warning to couch potatoes everywhere how far we've strayed from our caveman roots. We had to be mentally and physically alert because there was no plumbing and no electricity, and we had to be careful or we might be eaten by some larger predator. Now we have the problem known as 'homo sedentariu,' and we haven't had time to develop couch potato genes. The study also may be a warning to people eager for early retirement and a leisurely existence.
Activity is desirable.
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