Table 2.
ANCOVA results of cognitive domain scores (Z scores) by group (regular physical activity vs. no/low physical activity)
| Cognitive Domains | No or low physical activity N = 59 | Regular physical activity N = 23 | Adjusted Difference | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global cognition | −0.054 ± 0.53 | 0·224 ± 0·61 | 0.254 (0.032 to0.477) | 0.026 |
| Frontal function | − 0·075 ± 0·62 | 0·327 ± 0·70 | 0.375 (0.110 to 0.639) | 0·006 |
| Memory | −0·061 ± 0·78 | 0·15 ± 0·79 | 0.192 (−0.174 to 0.558) | 0·300 |
| Language | 2.884 ± 0·25 | 2.979 ± 0.25 | 0.103 (−0.13 to 0.218) | 0·080 |
Data are means ± SD or adjusted means (95% CI)
*ANCOVA for group differences adjusted for Framingham risk score, diabetes, high triglycerides, BMI, education years, HADS depression score and APOE4