SloveniaThe article discusses recent research published in The Lancet Public Health, which suggests that physical activity during work hours or commuting may increase the risk of dementia by up to 20%, compared to leisure-time physical activities like sports or dancing, which reduce the risk by 24%. It highlights that while moderate exercise, such as walking or gardening, can lower dementia risk by 25–36%, certain types of work-related physical activity might offer less protection. The study analyzed data from over 4.2 million people across 30 countries, making it one of the largest of its kind. Researchers note this phenomenon, called the 'physical activity paradox,' and suggest possible explanations, including differences in educational opportunities and cognitive engagement between physically demanding jobs and office-based roles.
Bias read (Center): The article presents findings from multiple studies without overtly favoring any particular political stance. It objectively reports on the differing impacts of physical activity based on context, whether during leisure time or at work, and does not take a clear ideological position on health policies
