Resistance Training and Cognitive Function in Vascular Cognitive Impairment
Author Information
Author(s): Liu-Ambrose Teresa, Falck Ryan, Dao Elizabeth, Tam Roger, Hsiung Ging-Yuek, Barha Cindy, Alkeridy Walid
Primary Institution: University of British Columbia
Hypothesis
Does resistance training improve cognitive outcomes in older adults with subcortical ischaemic vascular cognitive impairment?
Conclusion
Progressive resistance training should be considered for managing individuals with vascular cognitive impairment, especially for females.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants in the resistance training group showed better cognitive performance after 12 months compared to the control group.
- The study included 91 older adults with specific eligibility criteria related to cognitive impairment.
- COVID-19 affected the training regimen of some participants, which may influence the results.
Takeaway
Lifting weights can help older people with certain types of memory problems think better, especially women.
Methodology
A 12-month single-blinded, randomized controlled trial with older adults randomized to resistance training or control exercises.
Limitations
COVID-19 impacted the training of 16 participants.
Participant Demographics
Older adults aged 55 and older with mild cognitive impairment and neuroimaging evidence of cerebral small vessel disease.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.047
Confidence Interval
[-0.35, -0.01]
Statistical Significance
p=0.047
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