ArticleNeuropsychology2020
Body mass index predicts cognitive aging trajectories selectively for females: Evidence from the Victoria Longitudinal Study.
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Abstract
objectiveElevated body weight in midlife is an established risk factor for accelerated cognitive decline, impairment, and dementia. Research examining the impact of later-life body mass index (BMI) on normal cognitive aging has produced mixed results. There is a need for longitudinal designs, replication across multiple cognitive domains, and consideration of BMI effects in the context of important moderators. The present research examined (a) BMI prediction of neuropsychological performance and decline in executive function (EF), neurocognitive speed, and memory and (b) sex stratification of BMI effects.
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resultsHigher BMI predicted less decline in EF, neurocognitive speed, and memory. Interestingly, when the data were stratified by sex, higher BMI predicted less neuropsychological decline across domains for females only. BMI was unrelated to cognitive aging trajectories for males.
conclusionsWe 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).
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