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What is dementia?
Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life, often affecting memory, thinking, and reasoning. While not a natural part of ageing, regular physical activity, like the steps discussed in the story, can help maintain brain health and potentially reduce the risk of developing some types of dementia.
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Slow walking speed could signal higher risks of heart disease and dementia 10,000 daily steps came from a pedometer advert, not scienceThis explainer came from a news story
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