The Synergistic Effect of Sleep and Physical Activity on Memory in Cognitively Normal Older Adults.

Lana S. Callies, Coty Chen, Shannon Y. Lee, Valentina E. Diaz, Miwa Tucker, Savannah R. Hallgarth, Carina Lo, Anna M. VandeBunte, Natalie Pandher, Esther Li, Felicia Song, Quentin Coppola, Rowan Saloner, Caitlin Wei‐Ming Watson, Shubir Dutt, Thomas C. Neylan, Joel H. Kramer, Christine M Walsh, Kaitlin B. Casaletto, Emily W. Paolillo

Memory and Aging Center, UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA · pubmed

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Abstract

Modifiable risk factors are important for prevention of age‐related cognitive decline. Prior research has linked both physical activity (PA) and sleep with better memory outcomes. To better understand their potential synergistic effects, we examined independent and interactive effects of actigraphy‐based PA and total sleep time on cognitive functioning in cognitively unimpaired older adults.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the synergistic effects of sleep and physical activity on memory in cognitively normal older adults, which is relevant to understanding factors that may influence cognitive aging. However, while it addresses modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline, it does not delve into the root causes of aging or lifespan extension. The findings may contribute to the field of cognitive health in aging but represent a solid yet limited impact on the broader longevity research landscape.

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