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What is the association between sedentary behaviour and cognitive function? A systematic review.

Ryan S Falck¹, Jennifer C Davis¹, Teresa Liu-Ambrose^1,2

¹Faculty of Medicine, Aging, Mobility and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, University of British Columbia, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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Sedentary behaviour is linked to poorer cognitive function in adults over 40. Limiting sedentary time and increasing physical activity may support healthy cognitive ageing.

Keywords:

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Gerontology
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Public Health

Background:

Global dementia rates are rising, necessitating effective prevention strategies.
Lifestyle interventions are crucial due to limited pharmaceutical options for dementia.
Sedentary behaviour is increasingly recognized as a potential risk factor for cognitive decline.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review the association between sedentary behaviour and cognitive function in adults.
To understand how sedentary behaviour impacts cognitive changes across the adult lifespan.
To inform strategies for promoting healthy cognitive ageing.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of peer-reviewed observational studies published since 1990.
Searches conducted across major databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, EBSCO, Web of Science).
Data extraction and quality assessment using the STROBE checklist by two independent reviewers.

Main Results:

Eight studies met the eligibility criteria.
Six of the eight studies found significant negative associations between sedentary behaviour and cognitive function.
A wide variety of measures were used for both sedentary behaviour (8) and cognitive function (13).

Conclusions:

Sedentary behaviour is associated with lower cognitive performance.
The direct attributable risk of sedentary time to dementia incidence remains unclear.
Reducing sedentary time and increasing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity are recommended for cognitive health.