The association between global cognitive function and walking capacity in individuals with broad ranges of cognitive and physical function: Are there sex differences?

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cognitive function is known to be associated with physical function, where greater walking capacity has been shown to have moderate to strong correlations with global cognitive function and other various domains of cognition in older adults with and without chronic conditions. Biological sex may moderate the relationship between cognitive and physical function, but whether sex differences exist in this association has not been examined in an aging population. The purpose of this study was to examine the associations between global cognitive function (Montreal Cognitive Assessment; MoCA), walking capacity (6-Minute Walk Test distance; 6 MWT) and sex in an aging population with broad ranges of cognitive and physical function.

Methods

Participants were assessed for

SUBMITTER: Wiley E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9510638 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature