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ArticleFrontiers in aging neuroscience2023

Correlates of physical activity levels, muscle strength, working memory, and cognitive function in older adults.

Shufan Li, Peng Wang, Zhidong Cai, Wanting Jiang, Xin Xin, Xing Wang, Xiaojing Zhou

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Article in Frontiers in aging neuroscience, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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18 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 14 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Shufan LiSchool of Physical Education, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Peng WangSchool of Physical Education, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Zhidong CaiDepartment of Physical Education, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, China.
Wanting JiangSchool of Physical Education, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Xin XinSchool of Physical Education, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Xing WangSchool of Physical Education, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Xiaojing ZhouSchool of Sports and Health of Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance, Shanghai, China.
Shanghai University of Sport · CNShanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance · CNSuzhou University of Science and Technology · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: To explore the relationship between physical activity level, muscle strength, working memory and cognitive function in older adults. Methods: A cross-sectional research design was employed to recruit 120 older adults individuals aged 70 and above. Participants were asked to complete the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale. Data on variables such as grip strength and performance on the N-back task were collected. Data analysis involved the use of independent samples t-tests, χ2 tests, linear regression analysis, Pearson correlation analysis, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: The detection rate of cognitive dysfunction in older adults was 53.211%; 1-back correct rate had an explanatory power of 11.6% for the cognitive function scores of older adults (R Conclusion: Physical activity level, muscle strength, working memory, and cognitive function are closely related in older adults, and the relational pathway of physical activity → muscle strength → working memory → cognitive function may serve as a useful addition to promote the field of cognitive research in older adults. To identify and prevent cognitive decline in older adults, physical activity questionnaires, grip strength tests, and 1-back task tests can be extended to nursing homes and communities.

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cognitive functionmuscle strengtholder adultsphysical activityworking memory

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PMCPMC10757612
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