Even short bursts of exercise such as running for the bus can slash the risk of dementia or type 2 diabetes by more than half, a study suggests. Those with the highest proportion of vigorous activity were 63 per cent less likely to develop dementia and 60 per cent less likely to develop type-2 diabetes than those who did no vigorous activity. 'During vigorous physical activity – the kind that makes you feel out of breath – your body responds in powerful ways. 'This could open the door to more personalised physical activity recommendations based on an individual's specific health risks,' he added. 'Vigorous activity may not be safe for everyone, especially older adults or people with certain medical conditions.

Source: Daily Mail March 30, 2026 05:21 UTC