When the legs move, a network of brain regions lights up. Every step calls upon the frontal lobe (for planning), cerebellum (for balance), and spinal cord (for signal transmission). Even the feet sen… [+454 chars]
AIIMS neurosurgeon suggests ‘dementia starts with the legs’: 4 signs one might be at risk - Times of India
It’s quite commonly assumed that dementia begins silently in the brain, where no one can actually see or feel, until memory starts to slip or confusion sets in. But there’s a fascinating link that researchers are paying close attention to: the legs.
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