Staying fit and active throughout life ‘best way to stave off dementia’

The study found that people who were physically active at least one to four times a month in all five separate surveys performed the best on the tests.

A new study suggests exercising throughout adulthood is good for brain health (Alamy/PA)

Staying active throughout adulthood could help stave off dementia though even smaller bouts of exercise may help, research suggests.

A long-term study found that people who exercise as they age are more likely to have good brain health than those who take up an activity for shorter periods of time but then give it up.