Relationships among Age, Exercise, Health, and Cognitive Function in a British Sample.

Emery, Charles F.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ509656

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Publication Date: 1995

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Relationships among Age, Exercise, Health, and Cognitive Function in a British Sample.

Emery, Charles F.; And Others

Gerontologist, v35 n3 p378-85 Jun 1995

Evaluates the association of age, self-rated health, and walking activity with 4 measures of cognitive functioning in 6,979 randomly selected people ranging in age from 18 to 94. Assessments included a face-to-face interview regarding health and health beliefs as well as cognitive testing. Analyses indicated that faster reaction time speed was associated with both younger age and better self-rated health. (JPS)

Descriptors: Adults, Aging (Individuals), Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Tests, Exercise, Higher Education, Interviews, Physical Health, Regression (Statistics), Surveys

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)

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