Association Between Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Cognitive Function in Older Adults—The Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke Study

ConclusionHigher levels of objectively measured MVPA%, rather than LPA% or ST%, were associated with lower prevalence of cognitive impairment and better performance in memory and executive function in aging people. The amount of MVPA associated with lower prevalence of cognitive impairment is consistent with meeting PA guidelines.

Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - December 22, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Wenfei Zhu, Virginia J. Howard, Virginia G. Wadley, Brent Hutto, Steven N. Blair, John E. Vena, Natalie Colabianchi, David Rhodes, Steven P. Hooker Tags: Clinical Investigations Source Type: research