고령여성의 운동습관이 인지기능 및 대사성위험요인에 미치는 영향

Abstract

This study compared and analyzed cognitive function and metabolic risk factors in elderly women. The subjects were 50 elderly women, aged over 65. They were divided into two groups: a group of 25 with regular exercise habit and a group of the other 25 elderly women without exercise habit. The analysis of data revealed the following findings. Cognitive function of the group with regular exercise habit was significantly statistically higher than that of the group without exercise habit. SBP, WC and Glucose of metabolic risk factors of the group with regular exercise habit were significantly lower than that of the group without exercise habit. DBP and TG of the group with regular exercise habit were also lower but showed no significant difference. HDL-C of the group with regular exercise habit was significantly higher than that of the group without exercise habit. In conclusion, regular exercise habit has significant positive effects on cognitive function and metabolic risk factors in elderly women. Therefore, we should strive to develop the exercise program for prevention of cardiovascular disease and dementia would improve quality of life in elderly women.