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Sitting comfortably? A new study reveals prolonged sitting may shrink your brain and harm cognitive functions, even if you exercise regularly. Conducted by Vanderbilt University, the study followed 404 participants aged 71 and over for seven years. Participants' activity levels were monitored, and their mental abilities and brain anatomy were assessed multiple times. The results showed that extended sitting led to worsened memory, slower information processing, and reduced brain thickness in regions linked to Alzheimer's. The detrimental effects were amplified in individuals with a gene increasing Alzheimer's risk. Surprisingly, even those who exercised at recommended levels faced these issues, indicating... \n