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March 1, 2001Archives of Neurology1,581 citations

Physical Activity and Risk of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Elderly Persons

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DLDanielle LaurinRVRené VerreaultJLJoan Lindsay

Key Points

  • To investigate the relationship between regular physical activity and the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in elderly individuals.
  • Analyzed the impact of regular physical activity on cognitive health in elderly persons.
  • Used epidemiological data to assess the risk factors for cognitive decline and dementia.
  • Regular physical activity significantly reduces the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia.
  • Patterns of activity suggest a strong protective effect against cognitive decline in elderly populations.

Abstract

Regular physical activity could represent an important and potent protective factor for cognitive decline and dementia in elderly persons.

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Laurin et al. (2001) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69daae9485037e71b2684915https://doi.org/10.1001/archneur.58.3.498
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