Physical activity and trajectories in cognitive function: English Longitudinal Study of Ageing.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:There are limited data on physical activity in relation to trajectories in cognitive function. The aim was to examine the association of physical activity with trajectories in cognitive function, measured from repeated assessments over 10 years. METHODS:We conducted a 10-year follow-up of 10 652 (aged 65±10.1 years) men and women from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, a cohort of community dwelling older adults. Self-reported physical activity was assessed at baseline and neuropsychological tests of memory and executive function were administered at regular 2-year intervals. Data from six repeated measurements of memory over 10 years and five repeated measurements of executive function over 8 years were used. RESULTS:The multivariable models revealed relatively small bas

SUBMITTER: Hamer M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5977988 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature