American Heart Association President, Mitchell S. V. Elkind, M.D., M.S., FAHA, FAAN, professor of neurology and epidemiology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and attending neurologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York, New York offers perspective via Zoom on EPI Lifestyle 2021 presentations P149, MP24 and MP67.
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"Data being presented at this year's EPI Lifestyle meeting suggests that not only physical activity is important to protect brain health, but also avoiding sedentary behavior. People who engaged in more television viewing over time, over many years were more likely to see evidence of cognitive decline and shrinkage of certain areas of the brain that are concerning. So, not only do we have to engage in activity, but also limit the amount of time spent in sedentary behaviors like watching television."