Amal Wanigatunga

Amal Wanigatunga

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Dr. Amal Wanigatunga is a lead researcher at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, known for her work in epidemiology and public health. Recently, she gained media attention for leading a study that found that engaging in as little as five minutes of light exercise per day can significantly lower the risk of developing dementia in older adults, challenging conventional views on physical activity and its health benefits.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
59,013
Power
3,744$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 8.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 59,013 $21,000,000 3,744$
Totals 1 331,002,651 59,013 $21,000,000 3,744$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Lead study author Dr. Amal Wanigatunga said, 'Our findings suggest that increasing physical activity, even as little as five minutes per day, can reduce dementia risk in older adults.' 8

Fox News: Health boost and dementia prevention in just 5 minutes a day: new study