Physical activity, socialization and reading in the elderly over the age of seventy: What is the relation with cognitive decline? Evidence from “The Treviso Longeva (TRELONG) study”

Physical activity, socialization and reading in the elderly over the age of seventy: What is the relation with cognitive decline? Evidence from “The Treviso Longeva (TRELONG) study”

Abstract Evidence in the literature suggests that physical activity, social contacts and cognitively stimulating activity, such as reading, often considered individually, may improve cognitive performance. Our work examines their interactions and confirms their positive effects on cognitive function...

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Published in:Archives of gerontology and geriatrics Vol. 48; no. 3; pp. 284 - 286
Main Authors: Gallucci, M, Antuono, P, Ongaro, F, Forloni, P.L, Albani, D, Amici, G.P, Regini, C
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Netherlands Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01-05-2009
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Analysis of Variance
Cognition Disorders - epidemiology
Cognition Disorders - prevention & control
Cognitive impairment
Cognitive performance
Comorbidity
Elderly people
Female
Humans
Internal Medicine
Italy - epidemiology
Male
Motor Activity
Physical activity
Reading
Reading habits in elderly
Regression Analysis
Socialization
Italy
Physical activity
Reading habits in elderly
Socialization
Cognitive impairment
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Summary:Abstract Evidence in the literature suggests that physical activity, social contacts and cognitively stimulating activity, such as reading, often considered individually, may improve cognitive performance. Our work examines their interactions and confirms their positive effects on cognitive functions. The correlations between physical activity, socialization, reading and improved cognitive performance remained significant after adjusting for confounding factors, such as comorbidity and hearing function. Our work suggests that these factors are important for the prevention of cognitive decline in the elderly.
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ISSN:0167-4943
1872-6976
DOI:10.1016/j.archger.2008.02.006