Cognitive performance in young adulthood and midlife: Relations with age, sex, and education—The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study.

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 532-542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suvi P. Rovio ◽  
Katja Pahkala ◽  
Jaakko Nevalainen ◽  
Markus Juonala ◽  
Pia Salo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Young Adulthood ◽  
Young Finns Study

Adult dyslipidemia prediction is improved by repeated measurements in childhood and young adulthood. The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 239 (2) ◽  
pp. 350-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joel Nuotio ◽  
Mervi Oikonen ◽  
Costan G. Magnussen ◽  
Jorma S.A. Viikari ◽  
Nina Hutri-Kähönen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Young Adulthood ◽  
Repeated Measurements ◽  
Young Finns Study

TV Viewing and Cognitive Performance in Early Midlife. The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study.

2015 ◽  
Vol 47 ◽  
pp. 168
Author(s):  
Harri Helajarvi ◽  
Suvi Rovio ◽  
Katja Pahkala ◽  
Olli J. Heinonen ◽  
Tuija Tammelin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Tv Viewing ◽  
Young Finns Study

Participation in Organized Youth Sport as a Predictor of Adult Physical Activity: A 21-Year Longitudinal Study

2006 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Risto Telama ◽  
Xiaolin Yang ◽  
Mirja Hirvensalo ◽  
Olli Raitakari
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
High Activity ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Youth Sport ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Young Finns Study

The aim of this study was to investigate how participation in organized competitive youth sport predicts adult physical activity. A random sample of 2,309 boys and girls ages 9–18 years participated in the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study in 1980, and 1,606 (70%) of them again in 2001. Physical activity was measured using a short, validated questionnaire. The results showed that participation in youth sport, and persistent participation in particular, significantly predicted adult physical activity. Participation in sport competitions increased the probability of high activity in adulthood more among males than females.

scholarly journals The Benefits of Physical Activity in Individuals with Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Longitudinal Investigation Using fNIRS and Dual-Task Walking

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 579
Author(s):  
Deborah Talamonti ◽  
Thomas Vincent ◽  
Sarah Fraser ◽  
Anil Nigam ◽  
Frédéric Lesage ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Dual Task ◽  
Gait Speed ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Cortical Response

Cardiovascular fitness is linked to better executive functions, preserved gait speed, and efficient cortical activity. Older adults with cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) typically show poor cognitive performance, low physical fitness, and altered brain functioning compared with healthy individuals. In the current study, the impact of regular physical activity on cognition, locomotion, and brain functions was explored in a cohort of older adults with low or high CVRFs. Cortical activation of the frontal areas was investigated using functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) at baseline, at 6 months and at 12 months. Evoked cortical response and behavioral performance were assessed using the dual-task walking paradigm, consisting of three conditions: single cognitive task (2-back task), single walking task (walking), and dual-task (2-back whilst walking). Results show greater task-related cortical response at baseline in individuals with high CVRFs compared to those with low CVRFs. Moreover, participants with high CVRFs benefitted the most from participating in regular physical activity, as their cortical response decreased at the 12-month follow-up and became comparable to that of participants with low CVRFs. These changes were observed in conjunction with improved cognitive performance and stable gait speed throughout the 12-month period in both groups. Our findings provide evidence that participation in regular physical activity may be especially beneficial in individuals with CVRFs by promoting brain and cognitive health, thus potentially contributing to prevention of cognitive decline. Future research may explore whether such effects are maintained in the long-term in order to design ad-hoc interventions in this specific population.

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