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If you needed another reason to get your daily steps in, science just handed you one.

A new study shows that walking daily can reduce the risk of cognitive decline — especially among those with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s disease.

Almost 3,000 participants between the ages of 70 and 79 reported their daily walking habits over the course of 10 years, according to research that will be presented Tuesday at the annual Alzheimer’s Association International Conference . Those who reported maintaining or increasing their walking habits over the years showed greater improvements in processing speed and executive function.

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