Modality of physical exercise and cognitive function in Hong Kong older Chinese community.
OBJECTIVE
We reported the association between modality of Physical Exercise and cognitive function in 782 older Chinese adults assessed in the second phase of a population survey for dementia in Hong Kong.


METHODS
Profiles of physical exercise was measured by a questionnaire (no exercise, stretching, aerobic and mind-body exercise). Cognitive Assessments included the CMMSE, ADAS-Cog, and Category Verbal Fluency Test (CVFT).


RESULTS
The aerobic and mind body exercise groups with longer exercise habits (>5 years) had higher scores in most cognitive tests (Kruskal Wallis tests, p < 0.01). Beneficial effects were more significant in the young old group from 65- 75 years.


CONCLUSIONS
Possible age related specific effects of aerobic and mind body exercise on cognitive reserve are worthy of further exploration.
Lam
Linda C W
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Department of Psychiatry, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR. cwlam@cuhk.edu.hk
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D044466:Asian People; D003071:Cognition / Q000502:physiology*; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D026441:Mind-Body Therapies; D010809:Physical Fitness; D018709:Statistics, Nonparametric