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Potential causal effect of physical activity on reducing the risk of dementia: a 6-year cohort study from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study.

Koryu SatoNaoki KondoMasamichi HanazatoTaishi TsujiKatsunori Kondo
Published in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2021)
Our IV analysis indicated a potential causal effect of physical activity on reducing dementia risk that persisted for at least 4 years of follow-up. Thus, we conclude that physical activity should be recommended for older adults to reduce dementia risk.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • mild cognitive impairment
  • cognitive impairment
  • body mass index
  • sleep quality
  • human health
  • climate change
  • depressive symptoms