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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". Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2009;48(3):284-6

Date

04/01/2008

Pubmed ID

18374429

DOI

10.1016/j.archger.2008.02.006

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-62949183589 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   38 Citations

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.

Author List

Gallucci M, Antuono P, Ongaro F, Forloni PL, Albani D, Amici GP, Regini C

Author

Piero G. Antuono MD Professor in the Neurology department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Analysis of Variance
Cognition Disorders
Comorbidity
Female
Humans
Italy
Male
Motor Activity
Reading
Regression Analysis
Socialization