Daily exercise and protein drinks may cut care needs for dementia patients, study finds

Medical Xpress

February 18, 2026

A simple combination of daily physical exercise and protein-rich nutritional drinks appears to offer significant health benefits for people with dementia. In a new study from Karolinska Institutet, not only did the participants' physical ability improve, but after three months, the researchers also saw signs that they were able to manage more everyday tasks themselves.