Key Takeaways
Being physically active helped slow older adults' memory loss, even when they already had early brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s
The most benefit was linked to 5,000 to 7,500 steps a day
Exercise was tied to slower buildup of tau, a key protein linked to memory loss
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