Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of conditions, each of which represents a risk factor for cardiovascular disease: central obesity, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia and hypertension. Any of these conditions and MetS itself have been associated to Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Dementia. In recent years there is a growing evidence for the role of physical activity in preventing metabolic diseases and cognitive decline. In our research we assessed the prevalence of MetS in a sample of 154 elderly people. Furthermore, we evaluated cognition (with Mini Mental State Examination, MMSE) and the physical activity level in every patient. We found a significant association between MetS, borderline cognitive impairment and sedentary lifestyle.
Metabolic syndrome and cognitive decline: the role of physical activity / Marianna Rinaldi; Giuseppe Graffi; Emma Rabino Massa. - In: JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH. - ISSN 1826-8838. - STAMPA. - (2013), pp. 54-57.
Metabolic syndrome and cognitive decline: the role of physical activity.
RINALDI, MARIANNA;
2013
Abstract
Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of conditions, each of which represents a risk factor for cardiovascular disease: central obesity, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia and hypertension. Any of these conditions and MetS itself have been associated to Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Dementia. In recent years there is a growing evidence for the role of physical activity in preventing metabolic diseases and cognitive decline. In our research we assessed the prevalence of MetS in a sample of 154 elderly people. Furthermore, we evaluated cognition (with Mini Mental State Examination, MMSE) and the physical activity level in every patient. We found a significant association between MetS, borderline cognitive impairment and sedentary lifestyle.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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