The Brief A big UK study found people who bike for errands are less likely to get dementia. Cycling was linked to a lower risk of both Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Why cycling stands outCycling and mixed-cycling were associated with lower rates of all-cause dementia, young-onset and late-onset dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. By the numbers:Participants who reported cycling most often for recent nonwork trips had a lower dementia incidence than nonactive travelers. A new study suggests choosing cycling for everyday trips may help lower the risk of dementia.