Association between sedentary time and cognitive function: A focus on different domains of sedentary behavior

Wanders, Lisa; Bakker, Esmée A.; Hout, Hein van; Eijsvogels, Thijs M. H.; Hopman, Maria T. E.; Visser, Leonie N. C.; Wouters, Hans; Thijssen, Dick H. J.

doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2021.106731

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“…The relationship between SED and cognitive functions is rather complicated. Cross-sectional evidence suggests SED is related to poor [ 5 ] and better cognitive functions [ 41 ]. A limitation in most studies is the reliance on self-reported measures of the behavior, which are known to have poor validity and reliability [ 8 ].…”

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The effect of two multi-component behavior change interventions on cognitive functions

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Background We previously reported the effects of two cluster-randomized 6-month multi-component workplace interventions, targeting reducing sedentary behavior or increasing physical activity among office workers, on movement behaviors and cardiorespiratory fitness. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effects of these interventions on cognitive functions compared to a wait-list control group. The secondary aims were to examine if changes in cognition were related to change in cardiorespiratory fitness or movement behaviors and if age, sex, or cardiorespiratory fitness moderated these associations. Methods Both interventions encompassed multi-components acting on the individual, environmental, and organizational levels and aimed to change physical activity patterns to improve mental health and cognitive function. Out of 263 included participants, 139 (mean age 43 years, 76% females) completed a neuropsychological test battery and wore accelerometers at baseline and 6-month follow-up. The intervention effect (aim 1) on cognitive composite scores (i.e., Executive Functions, Episodic Memory, Processing Speed, and Global Cognition) was investigated. Additionally, associations between changes in movement behaviors and cardiorespiratory fitness, and changes in cognition were examined (aim 2). Moreover, age, sex, and cardiorespiratory fitness level were investigated as possible moderators of change associations (aim 3). Results Overall, cognitive performance improved from baseline to follow-up, but the change did not differ between the intervention groups and the control group. Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness or any movement behavior category did not predict changes in cognitive functions. The association between changes in time in bed and changes in both Executive Function and Global Cognition were moderated by age, such that a more positive relation was seen with increasing age. A less positive association was seen between changes in sedentary behavior and Processing Speed for men vs. women, whereas higher cardiorespiratory fitness was related to a more positive association between changes in moderate-intensity physical activity and Global Cognition. Conclusion The lack of an intervention effect on cognitive functions was expected since the intervention did not change movement behavior or fitness. Age, sex, and cardiorespiratory fitness level might moderate the relationships between movement behaviors and cognitive functions changes. Trial registration ISRCTN92968402. Registered 09/04/2018.

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“…Sedentary behaviors and driving cessation are also characteristics of dementia ( Adler and Kuskowski, 2003 ; van Alphen et al, 2016 ). A meta-analysis revealed a strong relationship between sedentary behaviors and the subsequent onset of dementia ( Yan et al, 2020 ), but different sedentary behaviors are known to have different cognitive correlates ( Bakrania et al, 2018 ; Wanders et al, 2021 ). This study advances these earlier studies by showing that, among those who keep driving, shorter driving distances are related to a lower risk of dementia over time, even after controlling for BMI and physical activity levels.…”

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“…Consistently, the randomized controlled trials have shown the efficacy of physical activity on cognitive functions ( de Almeida et al, 2020 ). Using computers for most of the day is frequently categorized as a “sedentary behavior.” However, previous cross-sectional and longitudinal studies have reported that the effects of “sedentary behaviors” on cognitive changes in aging adults are not unitary ( Bakrania et al, 2018 ; Wanders et al, 2021 ). Wanders et al (2021) revealed that while higher work-related sedentary times and computer use sedentary times were associated with better cognitive functions, the leisure sedentary time was not associated with cognitive functions.…”

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“…Using computers for most of the day is frequently categorized as a “sedentary behavior.” However, previous cross-sectional and longitudinal studies have reported that the effects of “sedentary behaviors” on cognitive changes in aging adults are not unitary ( Bakrania et al, 2018 ; Wanders et al, 2021 ). Wanders et al (2021) revealed that while higher work-related sedentary times and computer use sedentary times were associated with better cognitive functions, the leisure sedentary time was not associated with cognitive functions. Similarly, Tun and Lachman (2010) revealed that greater computer use was associated with better executive function in a cross-sectional study.…”

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“…We hypothesized that less driving and greater non-occupational computer use are associated with a lower risk of incident dementia over time. Our hypothesis is based on the findings that different sedentary behaviors have different correlates ( Wanders et al, 2021 ), and that less driving and greater non-occupational computer use are related to favorable longitudinal changes in cognitive outcomes ( Bakrania et al, 2018 ).…”

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Sedentary behaviors have been associated with the risk of dementia in older adults. Whether driving and computer use are associated with the risk of dementia in older adults is an important research question. The participants of a longitudinal cohort study that included European middle- and old-aged adults at the baseline (2006–2010) who had not been diagnosed with dementia before 5 years after the baseline and had not died within 5 years after the baseline were followed up (until 2018) and analyzed. The associations between driving and non-occupational computer use time measured by the questionnaire at the baseline and incident dementia 5 years after the baseline were analyzed after correcting for confounding variables. Each analysis included approximately 370,000 participants and 1,000 cases. According to Cox proportional hazard models that divide subjects into four groups of habit duration levels [(a) 0 h; (b) less than 1 h, 1 h; (c), 2 h, 3 h; (d) 4 h or more, per/day)], the group with 0 h < driving time ≤1 h at the baseline exhibited a significantly lower risk of incident dementia than the other groups. In addition, in the analysis of non-occupational computer use duration, the 0 h group exhibited a significantly higher risk than the other groups. Our results indicate that different sedentary behaviors have different associations with dementia risk over time and have no simple dose–response relationship with dementia risk. The sedentary behavior risk assessments must consider these factors.

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