Physical Activity and Cognitive Function Among Older Adults, United States
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Abstract
Introduction: Physical activity (PA) is a modifiable risk factor associated with cognitive health. However, the existing literature regarding the relationship between PA and cognitive functions among individuals ≥ 60 years remains inconclusive. Method: We used data from the 2011–2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for this study. The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) was used to assess PA. Cognitive function was assessed using the Animal Fluency Test Score. Multinomial logistic regression was used to examine the association adjusting for potential confounders. Results: A total of 2947 participants were included in the analyses. Among the participants, 32% were physically active, males (53%), and non-Hispanic White individuals (80%). Physically active participants had decreased odds of Alzheimer’s disease (AOR 0.63, 95% CI: 0.45–0.89). In the gender- and race-specific strata, PA was associated with reduced odds of Alzheimer’s among females (AOR 0.54, CI: 0.34–0.86) and non-Hispanic White individuals (AOR 0.54, CI: 0.30–0.97). Conclusion: Age, gender, and race modify the association between PA and cognitive function. Further research is needed to study the different forms of PA and their association with cognitive function.
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Published in Activities Adaptation and Aging, 2024.
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APA Citation
Amoatika, D. A., Sm Rokonuzzaman, Yi, F., Brown, M. J., & Liu, J. (2024). Physical Activity and Cognitive Function Among Older Adults, United States. Activities Adaptation & Aging, 1–16.https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2024.2413783