One type of sitting may pose greater dementia risk than others, study suggests
A recent study suggests that not all types of sitting carry the same risk for dementia. Researchers found that mentally active sedentary behaviors, such as reading or office work, significantly reduce dementia risk compared to passive activities like watching television. The findings, based on data from over 20,000 adults in Sweden, could inform public health guidelines globally.
- ▪The study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine indicates that the type of sitting may influence dementia risk more than previously thought.
- ▪Mentally active sedentary behaviors were linked to a significant reduction in dementia risk compared to passive behaviors.
- ▪The research analyzed data from over 20,000 adults tracked over a 19-year period, highlighting the importance of mental engagement while sitting.
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Health One type of sitting may pose greater dementia risk than others, study suggests By Andrea Margolis, Fox News Published May 25, 2026, 7:25 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: 'Devil Wears Prada 2' star kept secret medical condition hidden throughout her 30s California Dem goes all in on trans athletes in high school as he runs for governor Democrats denied entry to Delaney Hall return with families to push for shutdown For years, researchers have believed prolonged sitting could raise dementia risk — but new findings suggest the type of sitting may matter more than previously thought.
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