Walking Pace and the Risk of Cognitive Decline and Dementia in Elderly Populations: A Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

Conclusions:
This meta-analysis provides accumulated evidence supporting that slow or decreased walking pace is significantly associated with elevated risk of cognitive decline and dementia in elderly populations.

Source: Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences - January 12, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Quan, M., Xun, P., Chen, C., Wen, J., Wang, Y., Wang, R., Chen, P., He, K. Tags: Research Article Source Type: research