Physical Activity and Cognitive Decline Among Older Adults
Paula Iso-Markku,
Sari Aaltonen,
Urho M. Kujala
et al.
Abstract:ImportancePhysical activity is associated with the risk for cognitive decline, but much of the evidence in this domain comes from studies with short follow-ups, which is prone to reverse causation bias.ObjectiveTo examine how length of follow-up, baseline age, physical activity amount, and study quality modify the longitudinal associations of physical activity with cognition.Data SourcesObservational studies of adults with a prospective follow-up of at least 1 year, a valid baseline cognitive measure or midlif… Show more
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