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  • Aging is associated with declines in both cognitive function and physical activity.
  • Understanding the relationship between cognitive resources and physical activity is crucial for promoting healthy aging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if cognitive resources explain engagement in physical activity across aging.
  • To determine if age-related cognitive decline precedes physical activity decline.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from 105,206 adults aged 50-90 from the Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe (SHARE).
  • Utilized linear mixed models and dynamic structural equation models (SEM) over a 12-year period.
  • Measured cognitive resources (delayed recall, verbal fluency, education) and moderate physical activity frequency.

Main Results:

  • Lower cognitive resources were linked to reduced levels and faster declines in moderate physical activity.
  • Cognitive resources (delayed recall, verbal fluency) demonstrated a stronger influence on subsequent physical activity changes than vice versa.

Conclusions:

  • Cognitive resource availability significantly influences engagement in moderate physical activity after age 50.
  • The trajectory of physical activity across aging is dependent on cognitive function.