Susanne Inez Steinberg1, Mary Dupuis Sammel2, Brian Tal Harel3, Adrian Schembri4, Christopher Policastro5, Hillary R Bogner6, Selamawit Negash7, Steven Edward Arnold7. 1. Department of Psychiatry, Crozer Chester Medical Center, One Medical Center Boulevard, Upland, PA, USA susanne.steinberg45@gmail.com. 2. Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. 3. CogState Inc, New Haven, CT, USA. 4. CogState Inc, Melbourne, Australia. 5. Department of Recreation, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. 6. Center for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. 7. Department of Geriatric Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Moderately vigorous physical activity (MVPA) provides a protective affect against cognitive decline and cardiovascular risk factors. Less is known about sedentary pastimes or non exercise physical activity (NEPA) and cognitive performance. METHOD: 125 healthy adults 65 or older with no clinical evidence of cognitive impairment were enrolled. The CogState computerized neurocognitive battery was administered. Leisure activities were measured using the Community Health Activity Program for Seniors (CHAMPS). RESULTS: Sedentary pastimes were associated with executive dysfunction (P = 0.01); MVPA with high memory scores (P = 0.05) and NEPA with improved working memory (P = 0.05). Only sedentary pastimes and executive dysfunction retained significance after correction for multiple comparisons. Smoking and alcohol confounded the association of memory with sedentary pastimes and MVPA. CONCLUSIONS: Study highlights: negative impact of sedentary pastimes on executive function, need for additional investigation of sedentary behavior, NEPA, the impact of addictions upon activity in late life.
BACKGROUND: Moderately vigorous physical activity (MVPA) provides a protective affect against cognitive decline and cardiovascular risk factors. Less is known about sedentary pastimes or non exercise physical activity (NEPA) and cognitive performance. METHOD: 125 healthy adults 65 or older with no clinical evidence of cognitive impairment were enrolled. The CogState computerized neurocognitive battery was administered. Leisure activities were measured using the Community Health Activity Program for Seniors (CHAMPS). RESULTS: Sedentary pastimes were associated with executive dysfunction (P = 0.01); MVPA with high memory scores (P = 0.05) and NEPA with improved working memory (P = 0.05). Only sedentary pastimes and executive dysfunction retained significance after correction for multiple comparisons. Smoking and alcohol confounded the association of memory with sedentary pastimes and MVPA. CONCLUSIONS: Study highlights: negative impact of sedentary pastimes on executive function, need for additional investigation of sedentary behavior, NEPA, the impact of addictions upon activity in late life.
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