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Early life physical activity and cognition at old age
Adopting a physically active lifestyle as an adolescent and young adult can slow down cognitive impairment in the elderly, especially in men.
This study comprehensively analyzed if engaging in physical activity earlier in life can have a significant impact on the future occurrence of cognitive decline. The study population included 1,241 elderly individuals aged 62-85 years.
Researchers observed that participants who were physically active during adolescence and as young adults had low tendency to suffer from early-onset cognitive impairment. The data from this study indicate that early life physical activity may delay the onset of cognitive decline in older adults, particularly in men.
Research Summary Information
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2003
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Miranda Dik, Dorly J H Deeg, Marjolein Visser, Cees Jonker
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Institute for Research in Extramural Medicine, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. mg.dik.emgo@med.vu.nl
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