Is the 10-Year Trajectory of Physical Activity Associated With the Incidence of Mild Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults?

Joel de Almeida Siqueira Junior, Francisco Timbó de Paiva Neto, Carla Elane Silva Santos, Lucas Gomes Alves, Eleonora d'Orsi, Cassiano Ricardo Rech

Graduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil.Graduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil. · pubmed

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Abstract

To identify leisure-time physical activity trajectories in older adults and examine their association with the incidence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) over a decade.

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Research summary

The paper claims that specific trajectories of leisure-time physical activity in older adults are associated with the incidence of mild cognitive impairment over a decade. This research is relevant as it explores the relationship between physical activity and cognitive health in aging, which can inform strategies for promoting longevity and mitigating age-related cognitive decline.

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