Breaking: ‘Highly fit’ middle-age women are nearly 90% less likely to develop dementia decades later, a new study finds

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Researchers gave participants an initial exercise test in middle age then followed them for 44 years. Those who could ride an exercise bike at a fast rate for 6 minutes in the initial test had a much lower risk of dementia later on than those who couldn't complete the workout. The study was published Wednesday in the journal 'Neurology.' FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108