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Sitting for prolonged periods of time has been found to increase the risk of developing dementia, regardless of regular exercise. A recent study published in JAMA reveals that individuals who spend long hours sitting at work and home are at a significantly higher risk of dementia compared to those who engage in regular physical activity and maintain a healthy sitting posture. The negative effects of extended sitting are so potent that even individuals who exercise regularly face a higher risk if they spend a significant portion of their day sitting.

The study, which involved 49,841 men and women aged 60 or older, supports the notion that increased sedentary behavior is associated with a higher risk of dementia. Andrew, a professor of neurology at Boston University and author of Seven Steps to Managing Your Aging Memory, who was not involved in the study, affirms this finding. The results highlight the widespread consequences of sitting, affecting both our physical and mental well-being. Furthermore, they suggest that exercise alone may not be sufficient to mitigate the detrimental effects of excessive sitting.

The adverse effects of prolonged sitting are well-documented among scientists and the general population. Previous research has demonstrated that individuals who spend most of their day sitting, whether at work, during commuting, or at home in front of screens, are more prone to developing heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and other illnesses, ultimately leading to premature death. Moreover, sitting can counteract the benefits of exercise. Recent studies indicate that individuals who engage in physical activity but remain sedentary for the remainder of the day negate some of the expected metabolic advantages of their exertions.

However, the impact of sitting on brain health has not been as clearly established. Some studies have linked sitting to memory problems, including Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. However, these studies have primarily relied on self-reported sitting time, which can be unreliable. To address this gap in knowledge, researchers at the University of [university name] conducted the present study.