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You may be aware that smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet and too much alcohol are linked to dementia and stroke.But there are some other, perhaps surprising, ways you can reduce your risk of cognitive impairment as you age.Sleep, socialising, challenging your brain, and small amounts of alcohol have all been found...

In the pursuit of optimal health, regular physical activity (PA) is recommended to protect against dementia, cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, and other noncommunicable diseases. A significant body of research suggests the benefits of PA are positively correlated with higher frequency and intensity — with more o...