9 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health in 2026
The New York Times••health
Key Points:
- Physical activity, such as walking, is highly beneficial for mental and cognitive health across all ages.
- Regular walking can reduce the risk of dementia, especially as people age.
- A recent study showed that adults at risk for Alzheimer’s who walked between 3,001 and 7,500 steps daily experienced slower cognitive decline over nine years.
- Taking 5,001 to 7,500 steps daily was linked to the best cognitive outcomes among those studied.
