Twenty minutes of daily physical activity can reduce the risk of developing dementia, a new study has indicated.

Researchers from the Centre for Community Health and Ageing at Texas A&M University found that regular exercise can also slow cognitive decline in adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a stage where memory or thinking problems are noticeable but do not yet affect daily life.

Health organisations such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend adults get 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week.

Regular movement not only helps your body but also your brain. Studies show it can improve memory, attention, and executive function.

While MCI can be an early step towards Alzheimer's or other dementias, researchers say peopl

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