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Wu Q, Ailshire JA, Kim JK, Crimmins EM. The Association Between Cardiometabolic Risk and Cognitive Function Among Older Americans and Chinese. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2024; 79:glae116. [PMID: 38699992 PMCID: PMC11157968 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glae116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiometabolic risk (CMR) is associated with cognitive health, but the association can be affected by broader social, economic, and medical contexts. The United States and China have very different developmental and epidemiological histories, and thus CMR among older people could be linked to cognitive function differently in the 2 countries. METHODS Cross-sectional and longitudinal ordinary least squares regression models were estimated for each country using nationally representative samples of populations over age 50: 7 430/4 474 Americans and 6 108/3 655 Chinese in the cross-sectional/longitudinal samples. RESULTS In the United States, higher CMR is associated with worse cognitive function (b = -0.08, p < .016). Longitudinally, CMR increase is associated with worse cognitive function at a marginally significant level (b = -0.10, p = .055). No relationship between CMR level or change and cognitive function is observed in China. Higher education levels are linked to better cognitive function and slower cognitive decline in both countries. Unlike older Americans, relative to those with very low education levels, among older Chinese with the highest education level, a higher CMR links to better cognitive function (b = 0.63, p = .013) and slower cognitive decline (b = 0.35, p = .062); Nevertheless, a rapid increase in CMR is additionally harmful (b = -0.54, p = .050) for cognitive function and may lead to faster cognitive decline (b = -0.35, p = .079). CONCLUSIONS The significant relationship between CMR and cognitive function in the United States suggests the importance of monitoring and controlling CMR factors at older ages. The insignificant relationship in China may be explained by the high CMR among those with high education levels, highlighting the need for improving cardiometabolic health through education and promoting healthy lifestyles.
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- Qiao Wu
- Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, USA
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- Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, USA
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- Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, USA
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- Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, USA
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Tang H, Li Q, Du C. The association between waist-to-height ratio and cognitive function in older adults. Nutr Neurosci 2024:1-8. [PMID: 38635859 DOI: 10.1080/1028415x.2024.2339729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is a simple, practical, and effective tool used to assess central obesity. Despite its usefulness, few studies have investigated the association between WHtR and cognitive function among older adults in the United States. This study aims to investigate the associations between WHtR and cognitive function. METHODS The study sample comprised adults who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 2011 and 2014. WHtR was calculated from measured waist circumference and height. Cognitive function was assessed using the digit symbol substitution test. A weighted multiple linear regression analysis was performed to evaluate the association between WHtR and cognitive function, with smooth curve fitting applied to detect non-linearities. RESULTS Our analysis included 1709 participants over the age of 65. After adjusting for potential confounders, WHtR was found to have a negative association with cognitive function (β = -36.91, 95% CI: -54.54 to -19.29, P < 0.001). Subgroup analyzes stratified by sex and race showed that the negative correlation of WHtR with cognitive function remained in both men and women, as well as in non-Hispanic white and other races. Among women, the association between WHtR and cognitive function followed an inverted U-shaped curve, with an inflection point of 0.68. CONCLUSION This study provides evidence of a negative association between WHtR and cognitive function in older adults. These findings suggest that in advanced age, central obesity may have negative implications for cognitive function.
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- Huajuan Tang
- Department of Neurology, 363 Hospital, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, 363 Hospital, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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Haley AP, Clark AL, Duarte A. Lower Body Mass Index at Baseline Is Related to Steeper Cognitive Decline in the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative Cohort. Psychosom Med 2023; 85:805-812. [PMID: 37594246 PMCID: PMC10662601 DOI: 10.1097/psy.0000000000001245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Midlife obesity is a risk factor for dementia, whereas obesity in older age may be protective of cognition, a phenomenon known as the "obesity paradox." The mechanisms underlying this phenomenon and the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and cognitive function over time remain unclear. METHODS In 1399 adults with and without mild cognitive impairment (median age 73.6 years) from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, we modeled the effects of baseline BMI on within-person trajectories of cognitive decline using Latent Growth Curve Modeling. We also tested if the effects of BMI on cognitive decline are global or specific to memory, executive function, or language. RESULTS Higher baseline BMI was associated with better memory ( βBMI = 0.06, p < .05) and worse executive function ( βBMI = -0.05, p < .05) and not associated with language. Independent of baseline diagnosis, higher baseline BMI was associated with slower rate of decline in executive function, memory, and language ( βBMI = 0.13, 0.12, and 0.12, respectively; p < .01). Higher BMI was not associated with the intercept ( βBMI = 0.04, p = .059) or change ( βBMI = 0.04, p = .415) in a global cognitive factor. CONCLUSIONS We found that higher baseline BMI was associated with slower cognitive decline in participants with and without mild cognitive impairment diagnosis. Higher BMI in this context seems to be protective of cognitive function for people at risk for dementia. Our findings also support domain-specific effects of obesity on various cognitive functions rather than a final common pathway.
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Parker JL, Vakulin A, Melaku YA, Wittert GA, Martin SA, D’Rozario AL, Catcheside PG, Lechat B, Toson B, Teare AJ, Appleton SL, Adams RJ. Associations of Baseline Sleep Microarchitecture with Cognitive Function After 8 Years in Middle-Aged and Older Men from a Community-Based Cohort Study. Nat Sci Sleep 2023; 15:389-406. [PMID: 37252206 PMCID: PMC10225127 DOI: 10.2147/nss.s401655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Purpose Prospective studies examining associations between baseline sleep microarchitecture and future cognitive function recruited from small samples with predominantly short follow-up. This study examined sleep microarchitecture predictors of cognitive function (visual attention, processing speed, and executive function) after 8 years in community-dwelling men. Patients and Methods Florey Adelaide Male Ageing Study participants (n=477) underwent home-based polysomnography (2010-2011), with 157 completing baseline (2007-2010) and follow-up (2018-2019) cognitive assessments (trail-making tests A [TMT-A] and B [TMT-B] and the standardized mini-mental state examination [SMMSE]). Whole-night F4-M1 sleep EEG recordings were processed following artifact exclusion, and quantitative EEG characteristics were obtained using validated algorithms. Associations between baseline sleep microarchitecture and future cognitive function (visual attention, processing speed, and executive function) were examined using linear regression models adjusted for baseline obstructive sleep apnoea, other risk factors, and cognition. Results The final sample included men aged (mean [SD]) 58.9 (8.9) years at baseline, overweight (BMI 28.5 [4.2] kg/m2), and well educated (75.2% ≥Bachelor, Certificate, or Trade), with majorly normal baseline cognition. Median (IQR) follow-up was 8.3 (7.9, 8.6) years. In adjusted analyses, NREM and REM sleep EEG spectral power was not associated with TMT-A, TMT-B, or SMMSE performance (all p>0.05). A significant association of higher N3 sleep fast spindle density with worse TMT-B performance (B=1.06, 95% CI [0.13, 2.00], p=0.026) did not persist following adjustment for baseline TMT-B performance. Conclusion In this sample of community-dwelling men, sleep microarchitecture was not independently associated with visual attention, processing speed, or executive function after 8 years.
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- Jesse L Parker
- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- CIRUS, Centre for Sleep and Chronobiology, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Freemasons Centre for Male Health and Wellbeing, Adelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Freemasons Centre for Male Health and Wellbeing, Adelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- CIRUS, Centre for Sleep and Chronobiology, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Science, School of Psychology, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Respiratory and Sleep Services, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Zhou T, Chen H, Huang Y, Wang B, Zheng Y, Wang L, Rong S, Ma Y, Yuan C. Longitudinal body weight dynamics in relation to cognitive decline over two decades: A prospective cohort study. Obesity (Silver Spring) 2023; 31:852-860. [PMID: 36782381 DOI: 10.1002/oby.23671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the associations of body weight change (BWC) and body weight variability (BWV) with changes in cognitive function. METHODS In 10,340 Health and Retirement Study participants (mean age: 68.0 years), body weight was reported biennially from 1993/1994 to 2016, and cognitive function was measured biennially from 1998 to 2016. We calculated BWC and BWV as the slope and root-mean-square error by regressing body weight on time for each individual. BWC was categorized by quintiles (Q): stable weight (Q2 to Q4), weight loss (Q1), and weight gain (Q5). BWV was categorized by tertiles. We used linear mixed regression models to assess associations with cognitive change. RESULTS Compared with stable weight (median: 0 kg/y), weight loss (median: -1.3 kg/y) predicted faster cognitive decline as demonstrated by mean difference of -0.023 (95% CI: -0.027 to -0.019) in cognitive change z score per year, whereas weight gain (median: 1 kg/y) was related to slower cognitive decline (β = 0.006; 95% CI: 0.003 to 0.009). Larger BWV was also associated with faster cognitive decline (β comparing the top with bottom tertile = -0.003; 95% CI: -0.006 to -0.0002). Similar associations were observed for episodic and working memory. CONCLUSIONS Weight loss and large BWV over a long time independently predicted faster cognitive decline in middle-aged and older adults, underscoring the importance of long-term dynamic body weight monitoring.
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- Tianjing Zhou
- School of Public Health, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Human Phenome Institute, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Public Health, Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, USA
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Research Center of Public Health, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- School of Public Health, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Kang SJ, Kim BH, Lee H, Wang J. Association among cognitive function, physical fitness, and health status in older women. J Exerc Rehabil 2022; 18:34-42. [PMID: 35356139 PMCID: PMC8934614 DOI: 10.12965/jer.2142716.358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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This study examined the association among cognitive function, physical fitness, and health status in healthy older women. Ninety-four females aged from 62 to 86 years (72.66±5.38 years) from community healthcare centers and an exercise club in Seoul, South Korea. Cognitive function was assessed using the Seoul Neuropsychological Screening Battery. Physical performance comprised cardiorespiratory endurance, lower extremity strength, active balance ability, and walking speed. Health status included blood pressure and waist circumference. Multiple linear regression analyses were performed to determine the relationship among cognitive function, fitness components, and health status, with age and educational attainment as covariates. In the unadjusted model, attention was significantly associated with cardiovascular endurance (B=0.19, P<0.05). Memory was significantly associated with lower limb strength (B=0.77, P<0.05) and active balance ability (B=2.35, P<0.05). In the adjusted model, attention was significantly associated with cardiovascular endurance (B=0.15, P<0.05). Memory was significantly associated with lower limb strength (B=0.87, P<0.05). In both models, cognitive function was not significantly associated with any health status variable. Though limited by a relatively small sample of female participants, who were healthy registrants of a community exercise program with normal cognitive function, the current study demonstrates that cognitive function is significantly associated with physical fitness, but not with health status, in healthy older women.
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- Suh-Jung Kang
- Department of Sports and Health Care, College of Art and Culture, Sangmyung University, Seoul,
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- Corresponding author: Suh-Jung Kang, Department of Sports and Health Care, College of Art and Culture, Sangmyung University, 20 Hongjimun 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03016, Korea,
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- Sports Science Research Center, Sangmyung University, Seoul,
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- Department of Sports and Health Care, College of Art and Culture, Sangmyung University, Seoul,
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- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI,
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Ren Z, Li Y, Li X, Shi H, Zhao H, He M, Zha S, Qiao S, Pu Y, Liu H, Zhang X. Associations of body mass index, waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio with cognitive impairment among Chinese older adults: Based on the CLHLS. J Affect Disord 2021; 295:463-470. [PMID: 34507227 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.08.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Few studies have been conducted on the associations of body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) with cognitive impairment among Chinese older adults through a prospective design. OBJECTIVE This study was aimed to evaluate the associations of BMI, WC, and WHtR with cognitive impairment. METHODS We included participants aged 65 years and older in 2014 at baseline and 2018 follow-up surveys of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS). BMI, WC, and WHtR were calculated from measured weight, height, and waist circumference. Mini-Mental State Examination was utilized to assess cognitive impairment. Modified Poisson regression was used for calculating prevalence ratios, risk ratios, and 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS A total of 5156 participants were included in 2014 at baseline. The prevalence of cognitive impairment was 42.5%, 26.7%, and 21.2% in underweight, normal-weight, and overweight/obesity participants defined by BMI categories, respectively, and 24.1% and 26.8% in central obesity participants defined by WC and WHtR cutoffs, respectively. Prospectively, participants with underweight were more likely to suffer from cognitive impairment (RR = 1.258, 95% CI: [1.016, 1.559]), but no risk was found among participants with overweight/obesity after adjustment. Regardless of whether covariates were adjusted or not, no effect on cognitive impairment was found in participants with WC and WHtR groups in the follow-up survey. CONCLUSIONS Underweight may be a significant risk factor for the cognitive impairment of Chinese older adults. Weight management programs targeting older adults should attach importance to achieving and maintaining optimal body weight and improving cognitive function.
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- Zheng Ren
- Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
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Ma W, Zhang H, Wu N, Liu Y, Han P, Wang F, Wang J, Xie F, Niu S, Hu H, Zhang C, Chen N, Zhang Y, Guo Q, Yu Y. Relationship between obesity-related anthropometric indicators and cognitive function in Chinese suburb-dwelling older adults. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0258922. [PMID: 34705855 PMCID: PMC8550380 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Studies relating obesity to cognition in older people show conflicting results, which may be explained by the choice of obesity indicators. Objectives This study aimed to investigate the relationship between obesity-related indicators and cognitive impairment, especially between different age or gender subgroups, and explore whether obesity-related indicators were related to specific cognitive domains. Methods This was a cross-sectional study on 1753 participants aged ≥ 60 years (41.0% men; aged 71.36 ± 5.96 years). Obesity-related indicators included body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), calf circumference (CC), waist to hip ratio (WHR), waist to calf circumstance ratio (WCR), fat to fat-free mass ratio (FM/FFM). The Mini-Mental State Examination scale (MMSE) was used to assess cognitive function. Cognitive impairment was defined as a score ≤ 17 for illiterates, ≤ 20 for participants with primary school education, and ≤ 24 for those with junior high school degrees or above. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to estimate multivariable-adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Restricted cubic splines were used to analyze and visualize the linear relationships. Results The prevalence of cognitive impairment was 18.77%. In the fully adjusted model, CC was negatively associated with cognitive impairment (OR = 0.94, 95% CI: 0.90−0.98). Further analysis showed that CC correlated positively with recall and place orientation. A higher FM/FFM was found to be associated with a higher prevalence of cognitive impairment (OR: 1.44, 95%CI: 0.88–2.35, P for trend = 0.029); this association was notable in women (P for trend = 0.002) and the oldest (P for trend = 0.009), and so did the potential effect of BMI on cognitive impairment (70–80 years: P for trend = 0.011; ≥ 80 years: P for trend = 0.013). No statistically significant association was found between cognitive impairment and WC, WHR, or WCR. Conclusion CC and FM/FFM were associated with cognitive impairment in older people. Future research needs to distinguish the effects of fat and muscle mass on cognitive function, with special attention to different ages and genders.
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- Weibo Ma
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
- Department of Economics and Management, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Clinic, Shanghai Jiangwan Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Clinic, Shanghai Jiangwan Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Clinic, Shanghai Jiangwan Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Clinic, Shanghai Jiangwan Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
- * E-mail: (QG); (YY)
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
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Tou NX, Wee SL, Pang BWJ, Lau LK, Jabbar KA, Seah WT, Chen KK, Ng TP. Associations of fat mass and muscle function but not lean mass with cognitive impairment: The Yishun Study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0256702. [PMID: 34437646 PMCID: PMC8389410 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0256702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Sarcopenia and obesity are reportedly associated with risk of cognitive decline, and sarcopenic obesity (SO) heightens the risk, but the evidence is sparse and inconclusive. This study aimed to examine the association between SO and cognitive impairment. METHODS A total of 542 community-dwelling adults aged between 21 and 90 years were recruited. All participants were assessed for body composition (dual X-ray absorptiometry), handgrip strength (HGS), gait speed (GS), and cognitive function (Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status). Sarcopenia was defined by the presence of low appendicular lean mass index (ALMI) and low HGS or low GS according to the 2019 Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia criteria, and obesity was defined based on the upper two quintiles of fat mass index (FMI). RESULTS Sarcopenia alone or in combination with obesity were not significantly associated with cognitive impairment after controlling for confounding variables. Obesity on its own was significantly associated with greater odds of impaired attention (OR: 2.05, 95%CI 1.12-3.82). Low ALMI was not associated, but low HGS, slow GS, and high FMI were individually associated with cognitive impairment: low HGS and immediate memory (OR: 1.91, 95% CI 1.04-3.49); low GS and immediate memory (OR: 2.17, 95% CI 1.26-3.72); high FMI and attention (OR: 2.06, 95% CI 1.22-3.51). Co-occurring high FMI with either low HGS or slow GS exacerbated the observed odds of global and domain-specific (attention, visuospatial) cognitive impairment. CONCLUSIONS Lean mass is not relevant, whereas muscle strength and physical performance or adiposity are relevant in defining sarcopenia or sarcopenic obesity in terms of their cognitive impacts.
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- Nien Xiang Tou
- Geriatric Education and Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- Geriatric Education and Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
- Health and Social Sciences Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore, Singapore
- Program of Health Services and System Research, Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Geriatric Education and Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- Geriatric Education and Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- Geriatric Education and Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Psychological Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Stickel AM, Tarraf W, Gonzalez KA, Isasi CR, Kaplan R, Gallo LC, Zeng D, Cai J, Pirzada A, Daviglus ML, Goodman ZT, Schneiderman N, González HM. Central Obesity, Cardiometabolic Risk, and Cognitive Change in the Study of Latinos - Investigation of Neurocognitive Aging. J Alzheimers Dis 2021; 82:1203-1218. [PMID: 34151803 PMCID: PMC10792520 DOI: 10.3233/jad-210314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The relationships between obesity and cognitive decline in aging are mixed and understudied among Hispanics/Latinos. OBJECTIVE To understand associations between central obesity, cognitive aging, and the role of concomitant cardiometabolic abnormalities among Hispanics/Latinos. METHODS Participants included 6,377 diverse Hispanics/Latinos enrolled in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) and SOL-Investigation for Neurocognitive Aging (SOL-INCA). Participants were 45 years and older at the first cognitive testing session (Visit 1). Cognitive outcomes (z-score units) included global composite and domain specific (learning, memory, executive functioning, processing speed) measures at a second visit (SOL-INCA, on average, 7 years later), and 7-year change. We used survey linear regression to examine associations between central obesity (waist circumference≥88 cm and≥102 cm for women and men, respectively) and cognition. We also tested whether the relationships between obesity and cognition differed by cardiometabolic status (indication of/treatment for 2 + of the following: high triglycerides, hypertension, hyperglycemia, low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol). RESULTS Central obesity was largely unassociated with cognitive outcomes, adjusting for covariates. However, among individuals with central obesity, cardiometabolic abnormality was linked to poorer cognitive function at SOL-INCA (ΔGlobalCognition =-0.165, p < 0.001) and to more pronounced cognitive declines over the average 7 years (ΔGlobalCognition = -0.109, p < 0.05); this was consistent across cognitive domains. CONCLUSION Central obesity alone was not associated with cognitive function. However, presence of both central obesity and cardiometabolic abnormalities was robustly predictive of cognition and 7-year cognitive declines, suggesting that in combination these factors may alter the cognitive trajectories of middle-aged and older Hispanics/Latinos.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ariana M. Stickel
- Department of Neurosciences and Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA
| | - Wassim Tarraf
- Institute of Gerontology & Department of Healthcare Sciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
| | - Kevin A. Gonzalez
- Department of Neurosciences and Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA
| | - Carmen R. Isasi
- Department of Epidemiology & Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
| | - Robert Kaplan
- Department of Epidemiology & Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
| | - Linda C. Gallo
- Department of Psychology, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
| | - Donglin Zeng
- Department of Biostatistics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
| | - Jianwen Cai
- Department of Biostatistics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
| | - Amber Pirzada
- Institute for Minority Health Research, University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine, Chicago, IL
| | - Martha L. Daviglus
- Institute for Minority Health Research, University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine, Chicago, IL
| | | | | | - Hector M. González
- Department of Neurosciences and Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA
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