Body mass index and cognitive decline among community-living older adults: the modifying effect of physical activity.
Isabelle E PitrouHelen-Maria VasiliadisCarol HudonPublished in: European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity (2022)
Physical activity modifies the association between overweight and cognitive decline in older adults overall, as in those with metabolic and cardiovascular disorders. Results highlight the importance of promoting and encouraging regular physical activity in older adults with overweight as prevention against cognitive decline.