Physical exercise and cognitive function across the life span: Results of a nationwide population-based study

To examine cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between physical exercise and cognitive function across different age groups in a nationwide population-based sample of adults aged 18–79 years in Germany. Cross-sectional/prospective. Cognitive function was assessed in the mental health modul...

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Published in:Journal of science and medicine in sport 2018-05, Vol.21 (5), p.489-494
Main Authors: Gaertner, Beate, Buttery, Amanda K., Finger, Jonas D., Wolfsgruber, Steffen, Wagner, Michael, Busch, Markus A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Age
Age Factors
Aged
Cognition & reasoning
Cognition - physiology
Cognitive ability
Cognitive Aging
Cross-Sectional Studies
Dementia
Executive function
Executive Function - physiology
Exercise
Female
Health examination survey
Humans
Interviews
Linear Models
Longevity
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Memory
Memory - physiology
Mental health
Middle Aged
Neuropsychological assessment
Neuropsychological Tests
Physical fitness
Population
Population Surveillance
Population-based studies
Prospective Studies
Public health
Risk factors
Self Report
Young Adult
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Summary:To examine cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between physical exercise and cognitive function across different age groups in a nationwide population-based sample of adults aged 18–79 years in Germany. Cross-sectional/prospective. Cognitive function was assessed in the mental health module of the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Adults (DEGS1-MH, 2009–2012, n=3535), using a comprehensive neuropsychological test battery. Cognitive domain scores for executive function and memory were derived from confirmatory factor analysis. Regular physical exercise in the last three months was assessed by self-report and defined as no exercise,
ISSN:1440-2440
1878-1861
DOI:10.1016/j.jsams.2017.08.022