Leisure-time physical activity sustained since midlife and preservation of cognitive function: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study

We tested the hypotheses that higher levels of and persistence of midlife leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) are associated long-term with lower cognitive decline and less incident dementia. A total of 10,705 participants (mean age: 60 years) had LTPA (no, low, middle, or high) measured in 1987-1...

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Published in:	Alzheimer's & dementia Vol. 15; no. 2; p. 273
Main Authors:	Palta, Priya, Sharrett, A Richey, Deal, Jennifer A, Evenson, Kelly R, Gabriel, Kelley Pettee, Folsom, Aaron R, Gross, Alden L, Windham, B Gwen, Knopman, David, Mosley, Thomas H, Heiss, Gerardo
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.02.2019
Subjects:	Age Factors Atherosclerosis - epidemiology Cognition - physiology Exercise - physiology Female Humans Leisure Activities Male Middle Aged Risk Factors Cognitive decline Physical activity Epidemiology Cohort study Dementia
ISSN:	1552-5279, 1552-5279
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