Longitudinal Assessment of Physical Activity and Cognitive Outcomes Among Women at Midlife.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The increasing prevalence of cognitive decline, impairment, and dementia spurs intense interest in cognitive preservation strategies.

Objective

To explore the longitudinal association between physical activity (PA) and cognitive performance among women at midlife.

Design, setting, and participants

This cohort study is an analysis from the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation. Enrollment occurred from 1996 through 1997, and follow-up extended into 2017. Included individuals were those who had undergone cognitive measures during the first 3 cognitive test visits and had at least 1 additional cognitive measurement. Stroke prior to baseline was an exclusion, and observations were censored for subsequent stroke. Data were analyzed from June 2018 through Aug

SUBMITTER: Greendale GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8013795 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature