Moderate or high physical activity lowers the risk of cognitive impairment in older people.

摘要

Question: Is physical activity associated with preventing or delaying cognitive decline in the older people? Population: 3903 people aged >55 years identified from a statutory health insurance fund database. Setting: General community, Bavaria, Germany; enrolment 2001-2003Prognostic factors: Physical activity at baseline, classed as no activity,, moderate activity (activity <3 times a week) and high activity (activity > 3 times a week). Activities included were strenuous activities such as walking, hiking, bicycling, swimming, gardening or other exercise.