Research Article

The Physical Activity Type Most Related to Cognitive Function and Quality of Life

Table 2

Comparison of study variables based on age and gender.

Demographic dataMiddle-aged ()Senior adults ()Male ()Female ()

Age (years)<0.0010.636
Weight (kg)0.182<0.001
Height (cm)0.128<0.001
BMI0.3860.314
Physical activity types
 Walking (min/week)0.1190.724
 Moderate-intensity (min/week)0.1050.183
 High-intensity (min/week)0.6870.816
Cognitive function0.0390.093
HRQoL
 Overall score0.1830.011
 Physical functioning0.0350.001
 Physical health0.6770.146
 Emotional problems0.3910.993
 Energy/fatigue0.2790.558
 Emotional well-being0.1590.036
 Social functioning0.8260.029
 Pain0.5430.004
 General health0.7880.844

Notes: ; . Abbreviations: kg: kilograms; cm: centimeters; BMI: body mass index; HRQoL: health-related quality of life.