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A 47-year longitudinal study from Karolinska Institutet finds fitness and strength begin declining around age 35 and continue gradually with age, but starting exercise in adulthood can boost physical capacity by 5-10% and slow loss, with follow-up planned to age 68 to explore underlying mechanisms.
A study by Karolinska Institutet suggests that long-term use of common cardiovascular drugs, such as antihypertensives and cholesterol-lowering medications, may reduce the risk of dementia in older adults by up to 25%. However, antiplatelet drugs like aspirin could increase dementia risk due to potential brain microbleeds. The findings highlight the need for further research into drug combinations and preventive strategies for dementia.