| Physical activity and risk of cognitive decline: a meta-analysis of prospective studies. | |
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PMID: 20831630 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: The relationship between physical activity and cognitive function is intriguing but controversial. We performed a systematic meta-analysis of all the available prospective studies that investigated the association between physical activity and risk of cognitive decline in nondemented subjects. METHODS: We conducted an electronic literature search through MedLine, Embase, Google Scholar, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library and bibliographies of retrieved articles up to January 2010. Studies were included if they analysed prospectively the association between physical activity and cognitive decline in nondemented subjects. RESULTS: After the review process, 15 prospective studies (12 cohorts) were included in the final analysis. These studies included 33,816 nondemented subjects followed for 1-12 years. A total of 3210 patients showed cognitive decline during the follow-up. The cumulative analysis for all the studies under a random-effects model showed that subjects who performed a high level of physical activity were significantly protected (-38%) against cognitive decline during the follow-up (hazard ratio (HR) 0.62, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.54-0.70; P < 0.00001). Furthermore, even analysis of low-to-moderate level exercise also showed a significant protection (-35%) against cognitive impairment (HR 0.65, 95% CI 0.57-0.75; P < 0.00001). CONCLUSION: This is the first meta-analysis to evaluate the role of physical activity on cognitive decline amongst nondemented subjects. The present results suggest a significant and consistent protection for all levels of physical activity against the occurrence of cognitive decline. |
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Authors:
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F Sofi; D Valecchi; D Bacci; R Abbate; G F Gensini; A Casini; C Macchi |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Meta-Analysis; Review Date: 2010-09-10 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of internal medicine Volume: 269 ISSN: 1365-2796 ISO Abbreviation: J. Intern. Med. Publication Date: 2011 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-12-16 Completed Date: 2011-01-25 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8904841 Medline TA: J Intern Med Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 107-17 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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© 2010 The Association for the Publication of the Journal of Internal Medicine. |
Affiliation:
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Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation, Centro S. Maria agli Ulivi, Onlus IRCCS, Italy. francescosofi@gmail.com |
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Cognition Disorders / prevention & control* Dementia / prevention & control Exercise Female Humans Male Middle Aged Motor Activity* Prospective Studies Risk Assessment Sensitivity and Specificity |
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