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September 23, 2025Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Journal

Impact of Physical Activity Level on Memory in the Older Adult Population in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Study

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ALAlice LirianoPontificia Universidad Católica Madre y MaestraABAna Isabella BencosmePontificia Universidad Católica Madre y MaestraAFAngélica FurzánUniversidad de Ciencias Medicas

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Overview

Cross-sectional analysis shows physical activity influences memory problems in older adults, highlighting health factors.

Key Points

  • Less active older adults reported higher odds of memory problems, indicating physical activity may be protective.
  • Among 3,277 participants, 22% were classified as less active, with significant unadjusted odds for memory issues in both age groups.
  • This cross-sectional study used the NHANES dataset to explore the relationship between physical activity and memory problems.
  • Findings highlight the need for interventions addressing sleep, mental health, and education to support cognitive health.

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Liriano et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d473bb31b076d99fa6ca2fhttps://doi.org/10.21801/ppcrj.2025.112.3
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