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The benefits of staying active in old age: physical activity counteracts the negative influence of PICALM, BIN1, and CLU risk alleles on episodic memory functioning.
Psychology and aging - 1 Jun 2014
Ferencz Beata, Laukka Erika J, Welmer Anna-Karin, Kalpouzos Grégoria, Angleman Sara, Keller Lina, Graff Caroline, Lövdén Martin, Bäckman Lars
Abstract excerpt
PICALM, BIN1, CLU, and APOE are top candidate genes for Alzheimer's disease, and they influence episodic memory performance in old age. Physical activity, however, has been shown to protect against age-related decline and counteract genetic influences on cognition. The aims of this study were to assess whether (a) a genetic risk constellation of PICALM, BIN1, and CLU polymorphisms influences cognitive performance...
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