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| Aerobic fitness and multidomain cognitive function in advanced age | | Author(s) | Yael Netz, Tzvi Dwolatzky, Yael Zinker |
| Journal title | International Psychogeriatrics, vol 23, no 1, February 2011 |
| Pages | pp 114-124 |
| Source | http://www.journals.cambridge.org/ipg |
| Keywords | Keeping fit ; Exercise ; Cognitive processes ; Evaluation. |
| Annotation | This study was designed to examine the relationship between physical fitness and function in multiple cognitive domains in a sample of older adults. 38 individuals aged between 65 and 85 years performed a graded, progressive, maximal exercise test. Based on a median score, participants were divided into low-fitness and moderately-fit groups. Cognitive function was assessed by means of a computerised neuropsychological battery. The moderately-fit group achieved significantly better scores on the global cognitive score, and a significant correlation was found between peak fitness and attention, executive function, and global cognitive score. The trend for superior cognitive scores in the moderate-fitness compared to the low-fitness groups was unequivocal, both in terms of accuracy and reaction time. The authors conclude that maintenance of higher levels of cardiovascular fitness may help protect against cognitive deterioration, even at an advanced age. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-110804006 A |
| Classmark | CE: CEA: DA: 4C |
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