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Innovative Research Design Exploring the Effects of Physical Activity and Genetics on Cognitive Performance in Community-Based Older Adults.
Journal of aging and physical activity - 1 Oct 2015
Etnier Jennifer L, Labban Jeffrey D, Karper William B, Wideman Laurie, Piepmeier Aaron T, Shih Chia-Hao, Castellano Michael, Williams Lauren M, Park Se-Yun, Henrich Vincent C, Dudley William N, Rulison Kelli L
Abstract excerpt
Physical activity is predictive of better cognitive performance and lower risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The apolipoprotein E gene (APOE) is a susceptibility gene for AD with the e4 allele being associated with a greater risk of AD. Cross-sectional and prospective research shows that physical activity is predictive of better cognitive performance for those at greater genetic risk for AD. However, the...
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