The relationships between television viewing in midlife and the development of Alzheimer’s disease in a case-control study

Lindstrom, Heather A.; Fritsch, Thomas; Petot, Grace J.; Smyth, Kathleen A.; Chen, Chien H.; Debanne, Sara M.; Lerner, Alan J.; Friedland, Robert P.

doi:10.1016/j.bandc.2004.09.020

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“…In fact, there is substantial longitudinal support for the relationship. For example, higher frequencies of participating in activities like reading, playing chess, and completing crosswords were related to more gradual 5-year declines in perceptual speed [22] , and each hour increase in television viewing (a poor provider of cognitive stimulation) during middle adulthood resulted in a 30% increased likelihood of later AD diagnosis [23] . Similarly, low baseline numbers of social relationships, poor emotional support, and little social integration in the community were associated with poorer cognitive performance and greater decline in cognitive ability over 4 years [24] .…”

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How Can We Not ‘Lose It’ if We Still Don’t Understand How to ‘Use It’? Unanswered Questions about the Influence of Activity Participation on Cognitive Performance in Older Age – A Mini-Review

Bielak¹

2009

Gerontology

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The ‘use it or lose it’ hypothesis of cognitive aging predicts that engagement in intellectual, social, and physical activities offers protective benefits from age-related cognitive decline and lowers dementia risk. Although this hypothesis has not yet been supported conclusively, there is some empirical evidence in favor of the proposal. However, a number of questions surrounding the relationship between activity participation and cognitive ability in older adulthood are not yet well answered. This mini-review identifies seven key methodological and theoretical issues that are critical to our understanding and eventual possible promotion of activity participation as a way to maintain cognitive well-being. These include the mechanisms involved, the optimal ways of assessing activity engagement, which cognitive domains receive the most benefit from activity engagement, the temporal nature and the directionality of the relationship, the influence of demographic variables such as age, gender, or education, and whether one activity domain offers the most benefit to cognition. The current knowledge on each of these issues is critically evaluated, including describing what we already know about the issue, and identifying potential difficulties and opportunities that may exist in finding an answer. More studies need to take on the challenge of specifically targeting these issues, as each is essential to moving the field forward.

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How Can We Not ‘Lose It’ if We Still Don’t Understand How to ‘Use It’? Unanswered Questions about the Influence of Activity Participation on Cognitive Performance in Older Age – A Mini-Review

Bielak¹

2009

Gerontology

134

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“…59 For each hour of engaging in passive television watching, these researchers noted a 1.3 increased probability of developing Alzheimer's disease. Although the cognitive complexity of the television programming was not accessed (e.g., The Bachelor vs Jeopardy), the amount of time engaging in less cognitively stimulating activities has merit, especially for a population with limited financial resources.…”

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The impact of employment on cognition and cognitive reserve: implications across diseases and aging

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Enah³

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Employment requires one to learn new skills, establish a routine, and engage socially, all of which can also provide purpose or meaning to one's life and provide income. All of these can directly or indirectly bolster cognitive reserve, which may protect cognitive health, especially as one ages. Unfortunately, if one is incapacitated due to illness, such as depression, HIV, or other diseases and chronic conditions, it may necessitate reduction/withdrawal from employment, which could limit employment-induced cognitive health benefits. This article examines these issues within the framework of neuroplasticity and cognitive reserve, thus providing implications for practice and research for nurses and health care professionals.

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“…Several studies have shown that television viewing actually heighten's one's risk for dementia. In one study (Lindstrom et al, 2005), the risk for developing Alzheimer's disease increased 1.3 times for each daily hour of television viewing a person engaged in. In contrast, for each hour spent engaged in intellectual activities per day, the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease decreased by 16%.…”

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The neurological basis of occupation

Gutman

Schindler

2007

Occupation Therapy Intl

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The relationships between television viewing in midlife and the development of Alzheimer’s disease in a case-control study

Cited by 90 publications

References 31 publications

How Can We Not ‘Lose It’ if We Still Don’t Understand How to ‘Use It’? Unanswered Questions about the Influence of Activity Participation on Cognitive Performance in Older Age – A Mini-Review

How Can We Not ‘Lose It’ if We Still Don’t Understand How to ‘Use It’? Unanswered Questions about the Influence of Activity Participation on Cognitive Performance in Older Age – A Mini-Review

The impact of employment on cognition and cognitive reserve: implications across diseases and aging

The neurological basis of occupation

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