Physical activity predicts reduced plasma β amyloid in the Cardiovascular Health Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Higher levels of physical activity (PA) reduce the risk of cognitive impairment, but the underlying mechanisms are unclear. Using longitudinal data from the Cardiovascular Health Study, we examined whether PA predicted plasma Aβ levels and risk for cognitive decline 9-13 years later.

Methods

Linear and logistic regressions (controlling for APOE status, age, gender, body mass index, cardiovascular disease, brain white matter lesions, and cystatin C levels) tested associations between PA, Aβ, and cognitive impairment in a sample of 149 cognitively normal older adults (mean age 83 years).

Results

More PA at baseline predicted lower levels of Aβ 9-13 years later. Higher Aβ levels at year 9 predicted greater risk for cognitive impairme

SUBMITTER: Stillman CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5420805 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature