Body mass index predicts cognitive aging trajectories selectively for females: Evidence from the Victoria Longitudinal Study.

Linzy BohnG Peggy McFallSandra A WiebeRoger A Dixon

Published in: Neuropsychology (2020)

We found that elevated BMI was a risk-reducing factor for cognitive decline only for females. Results may be used to enhance the precision with which intervention protocols may target specific subgroups of older adults. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).

Keyphrases

cognitive decline
body mass index
mild cognitive impairment
physical activity
weight gain
randomized controlled trial
depressive symptoms
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breast cancer risk