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Physical Activity and Risk of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Elderly Persons

Archives of Neurology · 2001 · Vol. 58(3) · pp. 498–504

Danielle Laurin✉René Verreault(University of Ottawa)Joan Lindsay(Dalhousie University)Kathleen MacPherson(Université Laval)Kenneth Rockwood(Dalhousie University)

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Abstract

Regular physical activity could represent an important and potent protective factor for cognitive decline and dementia in elderly persons.

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Nutritional Studies and Diet Nutrition and Health in AgingDementiaOdds ratioConfidence intervalGerontologyMedicineAlzheimer's diseaseCognitionCohort studyProspective cohort studyCognitive decline

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AgedAged, 80 and overCanadaCognition DisordersDementiaFemaleHumansLife StyleMaleProspective StudiesRisk FactorsExercise

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