# The physical activity paradox: not all forms of exercise lower your dementia risk

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-08-25 08:29 UTC · Category: Health · Sources: 3 · Current Velocity: 1.3

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mix93.3 | New Study Shows Leisure Activities Can Help Keep Your Brain AND Body Healthy | 2026-08-24 13:53 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxNZVJBdUpIQW8zRGtfaEdRamRVUkNfVkJ1VWRZR3FfR2lmV0E0TTZrMHB6UEdoWWgyc001SE1BU0pqRHBFNVJrZk9NSkR0UTFqWGUtY3U3LW5fb1F5ZG5VdFRQQjhCLVYyejRfMU9UOXR0dS1taWdSZHduZHFSV2hXa3JESnlvSWZuM3c?oc=5) |
| MindBodyGreen | A 4.2 Million-Person Analysis Found A Surprising Dementia Clue | 2026-08-24 13:53 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxQdE92VkdwRUMyZ0lGczFQSXZUNlI5MkliYTFRU081bmZtVlV4aEw0YmJvWHh3VlEzSDYzaTBTc1puOEZMNW1EWWZGLXk4QnVOMFNnVy16ZDh6RGN0OEZaSUtINmpKWmw3d3FwY2hnX09NMXU3alhiLUtmZ1IyeVZZaVZmVWplY2FYWHE3LVNEREhBdw?oc=5) |
| Medscape | Physical Activity and Dementia Risk: A Surprising Work-Leisure Divide | 2026-08-24 13:53 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxOcWZDMnBONklnb0staVBCbDJndHlVQ0ltc005aFdFV0pjdDF4bkFXQVQ4TW5lWDhoeTk2UmZ1RGl2a0tGNjQ0NXhOMVcyRVFqaFVUMmltOWQtbG9qSG1YamRZTnZTalVZQTBramg2WVd2ajFEeVZ4Z0FVcVhHX3A2dWJzYThHZnBDY3U5VHJzZGRMMlE3VkVpY3d5d09zay1XNU13dkpLWlNPR1M3VUE?oc=5) |

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