Skip to content
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Riyadh
العربيةNewsletterContact
Lifestyle

Low physical activity a major risk factor for dementia, expert warns

Physical activity can slow age-related decline and support brain health, says physiology professor Mohammed Al-Ahmadi.

Ajel News1 hour ago · 1 min read
Professor discusses dementia risk and physical activity on TV

Key Takeaways

AI

Mohammed Al-Ahmadi, professor of exercise physiology, has said that low levels of physical activity are among the leading risk factors for developing dementia.

Speaking in an interview with Al-Saudiya TV, he explained that physical activity helps reduce the decline associated with aging and promotes brain health.

Al-Ahmadi noted that while aging cannot be stopped, the rate of decline can be slowed by engaging in regular exercise and physical activity.

Comments (0)