In this article, Dr. Williams comments on new study suggesting lifestyle can reduce risks.
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Now, a new study that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 77th Annual Meeting in early April 2025 provides further evidence of a link between more exercise with less risk of developing certain neuropsychiatric diseases.
Vernon Williams, MD, a sports neurologist and founding director of the Center for Sports Neurology and Pain Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics in Los Angeles, also not involved in this study, told MNT that “it is an important preliminary study because it underscores how lifestyle changes can reduce risk of neurological neuropsychiatric conditions and improve quality of life.”
“We’ve continued to be optimistic about the increasing and evolving evidence of how the brain loves exercise. Movement is critical,” he stressed.
“There is a role for medications and procedures when needed to optimize function and reduce dysfunction, illness, and disability,” Williams continued. “But to the extent we can demonstrate the benefits of lifestyle changes to prevent dysfunction, illness, and disability I think we’re all better off. If regular exercise and increased physical activity can prevent the need for, reduce the need for, or delay the need for medical intervention — that’s a good thing.”
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