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Brain health: Staying more active during the day helps retain brain volume

April 17, 2026

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Staying more active during the day may protect brain health as we age, a new study suggests. Image credit: Christine La/Stocksy

A person’s circadian rhythm plays an important role in their overall health.
Past research shows that an unhealthy circadian rhythm may increase a person’s risk for several health conditions, including dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease.
A new study found that older adults with a more fragmented circadian rest-activity rhythm experienced more shrinking of…

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