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- Title
Physical activity patterns and cognitive function in elderly women: a cross-sectional study from NHANES 2011-2014.
- Authors
Junyu Wu; Peng Qiu; Meihan Liu; Weiqiang Yu; Min Li; Youqiang Li
- Abstract
Background: Amid the backdrop of global aging, the increasing prevalence of cognitive decline among the elderly, particularly within the female demographic, represents a considerable public health concern. Physical activity (PA) is recognized as an eective non-pharmacological intervention for mitigating cognitive decline in older adults. However, the relationship between dierent PA patterns and cognitive function (CF) in elderly women remains unclear. Methods: This study utilized data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2014 to investigate the relationships between PA, PA patterns [inactive, Weekend Warrior (WW), and Regular Exercise (RE)], and PA intensity with CF in elderly women. Multivariate regression analysis served as the primary analytical method. Results: There was a significant positive correlation between PA and CF among elderly women (β-PA: 0.003, 95% CI: 0.000-0.006, P = 0.03143). Additionally, WW and RE activity patterns were associated with markedly better cognitive performance compared to the inactive group (β-WW: 0.451, 95% CI: 0.216- 0.685, P = 0.00017; β-RE: 0.153, 95% CI: 0.085-0.221, P = 0.00001). Furthermore, our results indicate a progressive increase in CF with increasing PA intensity (β-MPA- dominated: 0.16, 95% CI: 0.02-0.09, P = 0.0208; β-VPA-dominated: 0.21, 95% CI: 0.09-0.34, P = 0.0011; β-Total VPA: 0.31, 95% CI:-0.01-0.63, P = 0.0566). Conclusion: Our study confirms a positive association between PA and CF in elderly women, with even intermittent but intensive PA models like WW being correlated with improved CF. These findings underscore the significant role that varying intensities and patterns of PA play in promoting cognitive health among older age groups, highlighting the need for adaptable PA strategies in public health initiatives targeting this population.
- Subjects
UNITED States; MENTAL illness prevention; CROSS-sectional method; EXERCISE; MENTAL health; MENTAL health services; QUESTIONNAIRES; MULTIPLE regression analysis; SEDENTARY lifestyles; FUNCTIONAL status; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; PHYSICAL fitness; WOMEN'S health; COMPARATIVE studies; DATA analysis software; ALCOHOL drinking; CONFIDENCE intervals; EVIDENCE-based medicine; PHYSICAL activity; COGNITION; SLEEP disorders; PREVENTIVE health services; OLD age
- Publication
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1663-4365
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3389/fnagi.2024.1407423