Change in sarcopenia and the risk of dementia: Evidence from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing with a 10-year follow-up.

Xiangbin Zhong, Ziqi Huang, Baoqing Huang, Honglin Cai, Yao Yao, Keyang Liu, Yuting Li

School of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China.School of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

The study aimed to investigate the association between changes in sarcopenia and the risk of dementia, and whether cumulative levels of physical activity (PA) mediate the association of changes in sarcopenia with dementia.

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Research summary

The paper claims that changes in sarcopenia are associated with the risk of dementia and that physical activity may mediate this relationship. This study is relevant as it explores the interplay between physical health (sarcopenia) and cognitive decline (dementia), which are critical factors in understanding aging and longevity.

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