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| Title |
A meta-analysis of prospective studies on the role of physical activity and the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults
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| Published in |
BMC Geriatrics, February 2015
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| DOI | 10.1186/s12877-015-0007-2 |
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| Authors |
Michael W Beckett, Christopher I Ardern, Michael A Rotondi |
| Abstract |
The incidence of Alzheimer's disease is increasing as the global population ages. Given the limited success of pharmaceuticals in preventing this disease, a greater emphasis on non-pharmaceutical approaches is needed. The aim of this study was to quantify the association between Alzheimer's disease and physical activity in older adults over the age of 65 years. A meta-analytic approach was used to determine if physical activity reduced the risk of Alzheimer's disease in individuals 65 years or older. Some evidence indicates that physical activity may improve cognitive function in older adults, while other evidence is inconclusive. The purpose of this study was to examine if prevention of Alzheimer's disease is possible if started at a later age. The precise brain changes that occur with the onset of Alzheimer's disease are not fully known, and therefore may still be influenced by preventative measures even in advancing age. Determining if physical activity can inhibit the onset of the disease at any age may motivate individuals to adopt an "it's never too late" mentality on preventing the onset of this debilitating disease. Longitudinal studies of participants who were 65 years or older at baseline were included. A total of 20,326 participants from nine studies were included in this analysis. The fixed effects risk ratio is estimated as 0.61 (95% CI 0.52-0.73) corresponding to a statistically significant overall reduction in risk of Alzheimer's disease in physically active older adults compared to their non-active counterparts. Physical activity was associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease in adults over the age of 65 years. Given the limited treatment options, greater emphasis should be paid to primary prevention through physical activity amongst individuals at high-risk of Alzheimer's disease, such as those with strong genetic and family history. |
X Demographics
The data shown below were collected from the profiles of 9 X users who shared this research output. Click here to find out more about how the information was compiled.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 22% |
| Japan | 1 | 11% |
| Canada | 1 | 11% |
| United States | 1 | 11% |
| Poland | 1 | 11% |
| Unknown | 3 | 33% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 5 | 56% |
| Scientists | 3 | 33% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 11% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 251 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2 | <1% |
| Greece | 1 | <1% |
| Germany | 1 | <1% |
| Canada | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 246 | 98% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 37 | 15% |
| Student > Master | 37 | 15% |
| Student > Bachelor | 37 | 15% |
| Researcher | 27 | 11% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 15 | 6% |
| Other | 35 | 14% |
| Unknown | 63 | 25% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 46 | 18% |
| Psychology | 32 | 13% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 25 | 10% |
| Neuroscience | 22 | 9% |
| Sports and Recreations | 22 | 9% |
| Other | 31 | 12% |
| Unknown | 73 | 29% |
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 41. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 31 March 2022.
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#135
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#13,572
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#1
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